James E. McCann
December 15, 2013
James Edward McCann, 86, passed away at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown on Sunday, December 15, 2013.
James was born February 20, 1927 in Creston, Iowa to James and Thelma (Bierce) McCann. He was a Des Moines area resident for most of his life and worked as a laborer for Monarch Construction for many years until his retirement in 1993. James proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. James was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed playing cards and cribbage. He was a simple man who took pleasure in the little things in life.
James is survived by his children: Albert (Cathy) McCann, Roxane McCann, and Bart McCann, Sr.; sister, Josephine Kesterke; grandchildren: Christina, Ambyre, Bart Jr., Jason, David, Victoria, Eric, Nicole and Stephanie; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Stoppkotte) McCann, his parents, and his sisters: Mary, Alice and Margaret.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with visitation for an hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will occur at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the services.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of James.
Condolence messages may be left online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
LORA ERWIN-VAN LENT
12/21/2013
BERT, BART AND ROXANNE,
I DO NOT SUBSCRIBE TO TE NEWSPAPER AND I SAW WHERE YOUR FATHERS FUNERAL WAS GOING TO BE THIS AFTERNOON, while I was reading the newspaper at the beauty shop this morning..
YOU WILL REMEMBER ME AS KEVIN'S MOM. KEVIN LIVES IN LAS VEGAS NOW. I WILL TELL HIM OF YOUR LOST. SOMETIMES HE COMES HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUT HE IS NOT COMING HOME THIS YEAR. BUT, I KNOW HE SENDS HIS REGRETS TO YOU ALL AND WILL REMEMBER HAPPY, FUN TIMES WITH YOU, BART.
WE WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS AND GOD'S PEACE AND COMFORT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES...
Jenelle & Jerry
12/19/2013
Thinking of you at this time. As their era comes to an end, we have many memories that survive. Lots of kids, playing, and bowling lives on because of Jim and Jo. An Aunt and Uncle to many.
Take care - all of you. Much love, Jenelle & Jerry
Heather Fox (McNally)
12/19/2013
Uncle Jim (and Aunt Jo) were two of the best babysitters ever and lots of fun to be around. Prayers to the family and God bless.
Amanda Mincks
12/19/2013
You will be missed more then you ever realized grandpa. I love you so very much.
To my family he left behind, I love you all as well, and all though I can not be there to share in this saddened time with you, know that I am just a message or phone call away.
I love you all.
Elonda Bacon
12/19/2013
Roxane, Bart, and Albert, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Jim was a good man. I loved him like a dad myself. Know that your family is in my prayers. He will be missed but remembered dearly.
Patrick M. McNally
12/18/2013
Uncle Jim, You will be greatly missed by all. Deepest sympathy's to Roxanne, Bert, Bart and family.