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James William “Jim” Edgeton

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Birth	:	6 Nov 1918 Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2009 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sugar Grove Cemetery, Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6775017, -93.1406021
Description	:	James William Edgeton, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Parkview Care Center. Jim was born November 6, 1918 in Boone, Iowa the son of Charles and Lillie (Bixby) Edgeton. Soon the family moved to Newton, Iowa where he graduated from Newton High School. Growing up during the depression, Jim joined Roosevelt's Civil Conservation Corps. Living in a tent in what would become Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. He planted hundreds of the trees growing there today. When World War II broke out Jim enlisted in the Marines. He served from 1940 until 1946 achieving the rank of Sergeant. He was in... Read More	James William Edgeton, age 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Parkview Care Center. Jim was born November 6, 1918 in Boone, Iowa the son of Charles and Lillie (Bixby) Edgeton. Soon the family moved to Newton, Iowa where he graduated from Newton High School. Growing up during the depression, Jim joined Roosevelt's Civil Conservation Corps. Living in a tent in what would become Lacey-Keosauqua State Park. He planted hundreds of the trees growing there today. When World War II broke out Jim enlisted in the Marines. He served from 1940 until 1946 achieving the rank of Sergeant. He was in the first wave of Marines to hit the beach at Iwo Jima and witnessed the famous flag raising. After WWII Jim attended Finley Engineering College in Kansas City, MO. While home from college he met the love of his life, Marilyn Lucille Hitchler. They married August 9, 1947 in Kansas City, MO, and they celebrated their 62nd anniversary this past summer. Following graduation in 1949 Jim began his professional engineering career with the Iowa Highway Commission in Council Bluffs, IA. Jim retired in 1985. During his 36 years with the IDOT, Jim witnessed the construction of the Interstate 80 among many other highway projects. Following his retirement Jim worked for 20 years as a quality control engineer to Universal Rundle. Jim stayed busy during his retirement years. He served on the board for the Logan Apartments for 21 years. He was an active member of the Fairfield Lions Club and received the Warren Coleman and the Melvin Jones Fellow awards. He was named Lion of the Year for 2000 - 2001. Jim was named Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1995 and had donated engineering time for the construction of the new Fairfield Public Library. Jim was an active member of the First United Methodist Church. He served his church in many capacities including teaching the 2 and 3 year old Sunday school class for 30 years. Most of all Jim loved his family and spending time with them. For over 30 years he looked forward to the annual family fishing trip to Blackduck, Minnesota. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Ed and Verne, a sister Bea Stine and a daughter-in-law Laura Van Dyke Edgeton. Those left to honor his memory include his wife Marilyn, daughter Nancy (Randy) Krutzfield of Iowa City; 2 sons: James W. (LeAnne) Edgeton II of Fairfield and Thomas A. (Laura Fair) Edgeton of Kirkwood, Missouri; and 5 grandsons: Mark R Krutzfield, James W. Edgeton III and his fiancee Adena Schnedler, Ryan T. Edgeton, David A. Edgeton and Jonathan Edgeton. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church with Pastors Mike Metz and Dave Peterson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at the Sugar Grove Cemetery near Newton, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Fairfield Lions Club or to TENCO in Jim's memory. Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield. From: raymondfuneralhomes.com

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James William “Jim” Edgeton's memorial is located at: Sugar Grove Cemetery, Newton, Jasper County, USA.
When did James William “Jim” Edgeton death?
James William “Jim” Edgeton death on 11 Oct 2009 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6775017
Longitude: -93.1406021

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Arthur Edgeton

(1886 - 1960)

Lillie Bixby Edgeton

(1887 - 1970)

Spouse

Marilynn Lucille Hitchler Edgeton

(1926 - 2011)

Siblings

LaVerne Raymond “Vern” Edgeton

(1921 - 1989)

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Coordinate: 41.6775017, -93.1406021

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Coordinate: 41.7158012, -93.0598984

8. Thomas Arthur Gravesite
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Coordinate: 41.7011330, -93.0380290

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13. Linder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7576760, -93.0966490

14. McKeever Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7192001, -93.2517014

15. Newton Memorial Park
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7005000, -93.0201000

16. Shipp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6972108, -93.2668723

17. Waveland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6048000, -93.2338000

18. Fisher Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7392006, -93.2508011

19. Jasper County Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 41.6775600, -92.9996110

20. Westview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6000000, -93.2422000

21. Adamson Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6586000, -92.9933000

22. Wittemberg Cemetery
Newton, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7627983, -93.0428009

23. Greencastle Cemetery
Green Castle, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -93.2654000

24. Pleasant Chapel Cemetery
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