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Jerome M. “Jim” Wester

Birth	:	29 May 1927 La Porte City, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	15 May 2021 Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3107986, -92.1699982
Description	:	Jerome "Jim" Wester Sunday, May 29th, 1927 – Saturday, May 15th, 2021 Jerome "Jim" M. Wester was born on May 29, 1927 to Hubert P. Wester and Christine (Becker) Wester on a farm near La Porte City. He went to school through 8th grade, after which, he worked on the family farm. He learned many valuable skills as a farm hand and found time for the occasional practical joke. Jim married Bettye Blocker on February 10, 1948, and they had three children, Kathleen Olsen, Michael Wester, and Kristi Hiller. A downturn in the farm economy of the... Read More	Jerome "Jim" Wester Sunday, May 29th, 1927 – Saturday, May 15th, 2021 Jerome "Jim" M. Wester was born on May 29, 1927 to Hubert P. Wester and Christine (Becker) Wester on a farm near La Porte City. He went to school through 8th grade, after which, he worked on the family farm. He learned many valuable skills as a farm hand and found time for the occasional practical joke. Jim married Bettye Blocker on February 10, 1948, and they had three children, Kathleen Olsen, Michael Wester, and Kristi Hiller. A downturn in the farm economy of the 1960s led Jim to work off the farm. Over the years, he held several jobs, including at Black Hawk Seed Farms in La Porte City, Rath Packing in Waterloo, Universal Hoist in Cedar Falls, and John Deere in Waterloo. Jim and Bettye eventually settled in Independence, IA, where they were members of Immanuel Lutheran church. Jim was quite the craftsman, and spent hours woodworking, even making grandfather clocks for each of his children. He and Bettye also traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. Jim was called home to his Lord Jesus Christ on May 15, 2021. Jim is survived by his children, Michael (Kristine) Wester, Kristi (Brian) Hiller and Kathleen Olsen; sister, Dorothy Blocker; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his wife, his parents, his sister Lora Kohl, brothers Raphael, Cleo, and Eugene Wester, his son-in-law LeRoy Olsen, and his "damn goose" Homer, who to Jim's annoyance followed him everywhere, pecked his shoes untied, and carried off or ate parts of things Jim was repairing. A private graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery in La Porte City, IA, followed by a time of sharing memories at Oak View Retirement Center in Independence. Reiff Family Center Funeral Home Independence, Iowa

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Where is Jerome M. “Jim” Wester's memorial?
Jerome M. “Jim” Wester's memorial is located at: Westview Cemetery, La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA.
When did Jerome M. “Jim” Wester death?
Jerome M. “Jim” Wester death on 15 May 2021 in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Jerome M. “Jim” Wester's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3107986
Longitude: -92.1699982

Family Members:

Parent

Hubert Peter Wester

(1900 - 1984)

Christine R. Becker Wester

(1904 - 1993)

Spouse

Bettye Ann Blocker Wester

(1928 - 2014)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Westview Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3107986, -92.1699982

2. Sawyer Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3381004, -92.1519012

3. Engledow Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2686996, -92.1330032

4. Anton Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3418999, -92.2399979

5. Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2536800, -92.0903000

6. Spring Creek Chapel Cemetery
La Porte City, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3616982, -92.0783005

7. Zion Lutheran Jubilee Cemetery
Jubilee, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3843050, -92.0837440

8. Greenwalt Cemetery
Mount Auburn, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2256012, -92.1038971

9. Fairview Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2141991, -92.2007980

10. Pratt Creek Cemetery
Vinton, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2104000, -92.1307400

11. Sancta Maria Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4132560, -92.2060940

12. Shady Grove Cemetery
Jesup, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3805453, -92.0557342

13. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Gilbertville, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4188300, -92.2181200

14. Hill Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2542000, -92.3075027

15. Saint Marys of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Waterloo, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3418000, -92.3280000

16. Brown Bruce Township Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2163430, -92.2799680

17. Washburn Cemetery
Washburn, Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4139200, -92.2711700

18. Brandon Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156300, -91.9945200

19. Jefferson Township Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3139000, -91.9931030

20. Beachler Cemetery
Brandon, Buchanan County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3045000, -91.9908000

21. Spencer Cemetery
Dysart, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2592120, -92.3353840

22. Eagle Township Cemetery
Black Hawk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3410988, -92.3525009

23. Geneseo Cemetery
Buckingham, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2764370, -92.3523950

24. Carlisle Grove Cemetery
Garrison, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1730995, -92.1386032