Jimmie "Jim" Meyerdirk
May 01, 2018
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Jimmie Lee Meyerdirk, 64, passed away at his home in Altoona on May 1, 2018. He was born to Edward and Norma (O’Clair) Meyerdirk on May 6, 1953 in Spencer, Iowa.
Jim graduated from Arnolds Park High School. He pursed his education at Western Iowa Tech. Jim worked as a jailer during this time and received his associate degree in Police Science. He then worked as a Deputy Sheriff in Dickinson County for 25 years. In 2007, he became the Program Manager for the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau in Des Moines where he was currently employed.
Jim will be remembered as a devoted family man who was #1 dad and grandpa. He had a passion for fishing, hunting and animals. He enjoyed competitive shooting and was a true marksman, earning the Governor’s Top 20 title for more than two decades.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Cindy; sons, D.J. (Cara) Naatjes and Beau (Alyssa) Naatjes; grandchildren, Cruz, Cain, Brooke, and Beckett; mother, Norma Meyerdirk; and uncle, Butch (Nancy) O’Clair. He was preceded in death by his father, Ed.
The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Adventure-Life Church, 1700 8th Street SW in Altoona. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, also at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jim.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jean Blok
05/03/2018
Cindy, I am so surprised and saddened to see this. Hugs and prayers for you and the boys.
Sally DeLoss
05/03/2018
Cindy and family, I am so sorry to hear of the Jim's passing. He was such a nice guy. Can't believe he has been retired that long and you have been gone from this area. Time goes by so fast. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs.
Carla Dittmer
05/03/2018
My sincere sympathies to you and your family, Cindy. I am so sorry to hear about Jims passing. Praying for you all to sense Gods presence, peace, comfort, and hope. Hugs. Carla
Todd Olmstead
05/03/2018
Cindy, and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great friend and mentor to me. We always had fun and laughed when we were together. I am blessed that I had the opportunity to spend so much time with him and will miss him dearly. Thinking of you and sending prayers.
Kent & Jo Kastrup
05/03/2018
Cindy, and family. So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers go out to the entire family. R. I. P., JIM.
Nancy Radcliffe
05/03/2018
Thoughts and prayers your way, Cindy and family. May you find comfort in your memories.
Good Bye My Friend
05/03/2018
True friends are hard to come by but I have been blessed with many and Jim was among those. I have known Jim since I was 5 years old. Over the years I learned a lot from him; how to have fun while working; howto be a professional law enforcement officer and treat people with respect regardless of their situation; and most importantly how to be a man of integrity. He was a genuine person who would do anything for anyone and he will be missed. Prayers go out to Cindy, DJ, Beau, and his mother Norma.
Regina Johnson
05/03/2018
Cindy, DJ and Cara, and Beau and Alyssa, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grief. Prayers for comfort and strength through this mourning time. I have the utmost respect and feelings for your entire family.
Craig Johnson
05/03/2018
Cindy and family, So sorry to hear about Jim. You may be comforted in something a preacher friend reminds me at times like this and it is simply, "God loves us and God is near." Your Senate family is thinking of you and your family.
Tina Woosley
05/03/2018
Cindy, My thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. You know that I am not far if there is anything I can do to help during this difficult time. Sending hugs your way.
Mari Lu Larson
05/03/2018
Cindy and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of
Jim. Sending you my prayers of
comfort and my sympathy.
Jessica & Jermaine Galloway
05/03/2018
Our "blue" family grieves for your family today. Jim was a tremendous help to the "Tall Cop" family - through his faith in our work we were able to continue our outreach even farther. We sincerely hope you feel our comfort and compassion all the way from Idaho. He will be remembered for his passion for traffic safety and his family and friends!