Jimmie Payne
April 29, 2013
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Jimmie Payne, 90, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, at Ramsey Village. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Glendale Cemetery.
Jimmie was born April 13, 1923, to James and Bessie Payne in Carney, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army, and graduated from Drake University. Jimmie was Director of Model Cities and Deputy Director for Housing and Urban Development, Region 7. He then became a Senior Consultant for Disaster Services with the American Red Cross.
Jimmie is survived by his daughter, Melanie (Willie) Lahart; son, Jon (Kristel) Payne; grandchildren, Kirsten Vaskova, Amber Payne, Sydney Slater, Mark Lahart, Joseph (Becky) Lahart, Brenda Lahart, Catherine (Will) Ryczek, and Ellen Birech; great-grandchildren, Freya and Johana Vaskova, Maya, Alanna and Josie Lahart, Nickelle Birech, and Christelle Alzahrani; niece and nephews, Anita Swanson, James (Deborah) Thomas, Michael (Karen) Thomas, Karin (Kevin) Minter, John (Juanita) Thomas, Jeffrey Thomas, Claude (Brenda) Thomas, Wesley Thomas and Julienne (Cory Hall) Thomas-Hall; and great-nephews Claude Jr. and Brendan Thomas; along with a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Elizabeth Payne; son, James Elmer Payne; and daughter, Roxanna Deloris Payne.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Red Cross.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bobby Baines
05/07/2013
I have fond memories of Jimmy. He served as chairman of External Relations during the time I led the unit. I found him to be dependable and trust worthy, He was my friend and confidant. Jon, I will keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers.
Ron jr. & Ron & Lonnie McVey
05/06/2013
I remember your dad from when you and I bowled together Jon. Me and my family are very sorry to hear of your dads passing and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jerry Collins
05/06/2013
I met Mr. Payne in 1992 when I first joined Red Cross. In time I consulted him often and considered him a mentor. Over the years, he taught me much. Most of all he taught me what it meant to be kind in words and gentle in spirit. And, he knew that those were the things I needed to learn most.
I will miss him; his fatherly wisdom; and his steadfast devotion to service.
To his family, God Bless you and thanks for sharing Jimmy.
Jerry Collins
Bobbie Bishop
05/05/2013
Jimmie was a wonderful Red Cross volunteer. I enjoyed working on disaster operations with him as he was always upbeat and a pleasure to be around. Thinking of his family at this time.
Ginger Rawley
05/02/2013
To the members of my "other" family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Our families have been close longer than I can remember. Our parents are all together now and watching over us. Love, Ginger
Trista Behrendsen
05/01/2013
I have known Papa for as long as I can remember. I remember I had interviewed him one time for a school project, by far that is my favorite memory of him. He was so excited to be interviewed, and I had also loved every minute of it. I can't really remember what I interviewed him about, and maybe that isn't important. What is important is that to this day I can remember how we both felt just being able to talk, and to me that is the best memory you can have of someone. I know I will miss him dearly, and I am so thankful that I got to have him in my life and that I had the chance to know such a great man.
Joel Behrendsen
05/01/2013
Jimmy always treated me and my family like we were his family. He would actually talk about his war years to me and gave me some very interesting and humorous stories from Italy. When the Irag war started I found his original enlistment information and was going to fake a letter recalling him to active duty. Jon talked me out of it saying Papa would have taken it seriously and started calling people to see whats up. So instead I told Jimmy about it and he thought it was hilarious! Jimmy thank you for your Service to our country, you will be missed!!
Quinten Behrendsen
05/01/2013
I have known Papa my whole life. He always took the time to listen to me even as a little kid, he was like a grandfather to me. Papa would always be so happy and interested in what my siblings and I had to say. He was a great man to be around.
Shannon Behrendsen
05/01/2013
I met Jimmy back in 1983 when I worked at Hy-Vee with Jon. He made me smile every time he came in the store! After a while, he told me to call him Papa and always gave me a hug and told me he loved me. Papa was great with my kids and my youngest was crazy about him. He followed him around and talked non-stop and Papa was so patient with him. He was one of a kind.
George Shoemaker
05/01/2013
I met Jim over 30 years ago when Jon and I were just starting high school. Over the years I experienced his kindness, generosity, and the way he lit up when he spoke about his family. He gave Jon, and me by default since we were always together, the latitude to grow and earn responsibility in our younger years and as a parent, I will pass this along to my daughter. Jon, give Mel some grief and make her smile for me. Love you both, George.
Brandon / Lisa Swanson
04/30/2013
Jim , Lisa and I will miss you dearly. We will miss seeing your smile. I especially will miss listening to your stories. We are sorry we could not be there for your service, but know we are are thinking of you, and send our blessings. Nick,Zach,Jordan, and Alex will always have you in their hearts. God speed Jim.