James F. Archer
April 29, 2013
James F. Archer, 93, passed away April 29, 2013, at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills, CA. He was born November 17, 1919, in Des Moines.
James proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a truck driver for SuperValu for 34 years until his retirement in 1982. James was a member of Acanthus Masonic and O.E.S. Lodge.
James is survived by his son, Harry W. Archer; step-daughter, Katherine Griswold; nephew, Ivan Archer; niece, Phyllis Ferris; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; two step great great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family and beloved friends.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., in Des Moines. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harry W. Archer.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Oscar Holcomb
05/10/2013
Sincere Sympathy from a former Super Valu Driver for 35+ years.
Oscar Holcomb
Des Moines, IA
Diane Bargfrede, Past Grand Matron 2006
05/10/2013
My sincere sympathy is extended to the Archer Family. I have fond memories of Jim and Dolly through Eastern Star. God Bless their memories.
John & Claudia Hauser
05/09/2013
Our condolences to Jim's Family. We knew him through Eastern Star. He was a special person.
Pat & Claudia Fisher
05/09/2013
Jim and Dolly were dear friends through Eastern Star and we were so blessed to have their friendship.
I am sure you have many loving memories to hold to your heart at this time.
Dennis DeJoode, PGP 2012
05/09/2013
May the Lord comfort you. WE are blessed with the life of Bro. Jim, for he has blazed the paths before us and served our Country and our Fraternal relations wherever he was. His Grand family celebrated their 50 year mark at Grand Chapter in 2012. Our memories live on.
Sandra Venerable
05/08/2013
My condolences to Harry and his family. Your dad was a precious individual. I'm so glad that you were able to cram a lifetime into a few years. You made your dad's last years very happy, and for that I thank you. He was an amazing father-in-law, and an even better grandpa to his 2 granddaughters, my 2 girls, Jamie and Shelley Archer. Grandpa will always be remembered as a kind, loving man and will be missed by all.
Nancy Niday, Grand Secretary
05/08/2013
The Grand Chapter of Iowa extend its deepest sympathy to the members of Jim's family. He served our Order well as Worthy Grand Patron in1987.