James Ireland
February 09, 2013
Jim Ireland, 64, passed away February 9, 2013, at Taylor House Hospice, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 14, 1949, in Des Moines.
Jim served in the United States Army. He attended Sunshine Open Bible Church in Des Moines for many years. He was an outdoors man who enjoyed fishing, and was a Hawkeye fanatic.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sheree; children, Scott (Tracy) Dawson and Angie Poortinga; grandchildren, Tom and Emily Dawson, and Jared and Jordan Poortinga; brother, Greg (Lou) Ireland; and numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ramona Ireland.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jim.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Peg Halterman
02/13/2013
My sympathy to you Sheree. I will greatly miss Jim and his visits to Camp Dodge. You both made my day a little brighter a little fuller. Stay strong
Wakonda Village and Manor
02/12/2013
The staff at Wakonda Village and Manor would like to express our deepest condolences for your loss.We will miss him.
Margaret and Jerry May
02/12/2013
I was sorry to hear the news - sympathy for entire family. Didn't get to see Jim very often but he had been on my mind so much this past month - I kept thinking I must send a Christmas card and a note. Sorry didn't get that done. Glad he didn't have to go through any more pain. Fond memories of time spent with cousins. Sorry I won't be able to be there to share with family but my prayers are with you.
Colleen Stringer
02/12/2013
Jim was a man who always brought a smile to my face when I was with him. He was always cracking jokes. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sheree and family. God bless
Chad Christy
02/11/2013
I will miss Jim, but I am very thankful that I was able to see him baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and filled with His spirit. My hope and prayer is that he is now at peace and forever with the Lord. My prayers and condolences go out to the family. I grieve with you during this time of loss, but come football season, I will be listening in the background for some resemblance of a voice I would expect to hear cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes this fall!
Deb Seals
02/11/2013
Sheree,
I will be thinking of you in the days and weeks ahead. Sad to hear but also realize he is in no more pain!! I will miss that smile at work!!! I could always count on Jim to brighten my day with a look or a great story!!