James "Jim" Penland

February 24, 2015

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James “Jim” Allen Penland
Des Moines

James “Jim” Allen Penland, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center.

Jim was born April 17, 1952 in Des Moines to Robert and Thelma (Horton) Penland. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970. In 1974, Jim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State. He worked as a computer programmer throughout his life. Jim had been part owner of Micro Age in Des Moines and retired from ADP where he was a Senior Programmer. He was a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Jim was also a member of Grace Baptist Church where he had served as treasurer for 20 years, computerizing all records in 1992. Jim enjoyed listening to Gospel music, collecting comic books, watching movies and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Jim is survived by his mother, Thelma Penland; siblings, Stephen Penland, Larry (Diane) Penland and Joni (LeRoy) Penland; nieces and nephews, Angie (Bill) Eggers, Tim (Liz) Penland, Justin Atha, Jessica (Scott) Henry, Jarron Atha, Olivia Penland and Garrett Penland; a great-niece; three great-nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Penland.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Grace Baptist Church, 112 County Line Road. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Baptist Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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