James Shadden, Jr.
October 11, 2013
James Shadden, Jr., 22, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born on February 23, 1991, in Des Moines, the son of Tina and James Shadden, Sr.
James had a passion for people. Everyone knew him as the guy who liked to have fun. It was never a surprise to see him joking around with his family, friends, kids, or total strangers. As an employee for StormGuard, James had all the qualities and skills needed which made him an excellent salesman. People were always drawn to his enthusiasm for family, friends, and life.
James enjoyed a variety of hobbies, but basketball and traveling were his favorites. It wasn’t uncommon for James to spontaneously leave for a weekend road trip or to visit one of his three favorite destinations - Las Vegas, Arizona, or California.
James is survived by his mother, Tina (Bob) Chapman; father, James (Kathy) Shadden; siblings, Jessica Shadden, Wesley Jarnagin, Amanda Jarnagin, and Trevor Higgins; step-brother, David Riley; grandparents, Connie and Allen Weston, Edward and Luann Kline, Jim and Jan Nelson, Jim and Jan Shadden; significant other, Dustie Daughenbaugh; niece, McKenna Shadden; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and loving friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. The family will receive visitors two hours prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of James.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Amanda McBurney
10/16/2013
I can't stop thinking about him. We all miss him so much!
Heather McCaune
10/15/2013
I just want to say that I am sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen James for a while but I always remember the infectious smile he had he always kept a smile on my face. He will truly be missed
Diane Fox
10/15/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I was James' 8th Grade Government teacher at Central Academy and I have such fond memories of James. He breathed life into the classroom in a lighthearted, fun way that no one else could. His peers elected him "candidate" in the 8th grade debates which was a VERY big deal! He rose to the occasion and did an incredible job giving a speech in front of the high school senior judges, his peers and his teachers. He was an exceptional young man that I so enjoyed having as a student. My heart is heavy hearing of his loss.
Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Diane Fox
The Whitfield Family
10/15/2013
We send our condolences in your time of grief. James and my son Catum went to High School together and we were very saddened when we got the news.
Taya Martley
10/14/2013
Trevor,
I love you and am very sorry I cannot be there to hug you during your loss. I know this is very difficult for your family. I am here if you need me. Aunt Taya
Kara Smithee
10/14/2013
Jim, Kathy and family,
I am so very sorry for you lose. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.