James David Bails
May 18, 2018
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James David Bails, 72, passed away May 18, 2018. Visitation will be Friday evening, May 25, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines and the funeral service on Saturday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m. at The Mission Church, 12001 Ridgemont Dr. in Urbandale, IA.
Jim was born March 7, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Barbara and John Bails. He enjoyed a carefree life growing up in the small town of Stanwood, IA. Jim enjoyed roaming the town with his friends, playing baseball with his brothers, and helping his mother in the garden. He was active with the baseball program in high school keeping the stats and graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1964. After graduation Jim worked in the construction industry before moving to Burlington, IA to work for IRC. In Burlington he met Rosalind Hunter and the couple married on June 29, 1969 at a little church in Kingston, IA. They moved to Waukee in the late 70’s when Jim took a job with Kaser Corporation/Martin Marietta from which he retired in 2015.
Jim said retirement was the best job he ever had! He and Rosalind enjoyed traveling to Lake Superior, collecting agate stones and rocks, and often took their grandchildren along with them. Jim enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, photography, gardening, and genealogy. He was also a 40 year member of The Mission Church (formerly First Federated) and taught Sunday School for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalind Bails; children, Melinda (Dan) Kiernan and Matthew Bails; grandchildren, Megan and Colin Kiernan; and his siblings, Mary Ellen Knupp, Bob Bails, John (Karen) Bails, Don (Diane) Bails, Linda Nemecek, Bill (Kathy) Bails, Nancy (L.A.) Forrest, Margaret Bails-Downs, Betty (Don) Conkel, Richard Bails, June (Loren) Walshire, Chuck (Laurie) Bails, and Paul (Pam) Bails. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sarah Menzer and Susan Voss; and nieces, Karen Hildebrand and Marcia Krenz.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
JUDY LUNDY
05/24/2018
Dear Rosalind and family,
My sincere sympathy in the death of Jim. Praying for comfort.
Your Sister in Christ,
Judy Lundy
Marge Thiel
05/23/2018
I was saddened to learn about Jim. I worked with him for several years. He was a super nice person. My prayers for Rosalind and his family.
Jim Butler
05/23/2018
I was a classmate of Jim. Saw him at our 50th class reunion in 2014. Prior to that the last time I saw him was when we were in high school together. My condolences to his family. I remember Jim as being a real nice guy.
Carlotta Williams
05/22/2018
To all of the Bails family:
Growing up in Stanwood and having Linda as a classmate..and Jim one year ahead of us, I have lots of memories. May the love of family and friends give you comfort. May God's love give you peace. I am sorry for your loss.
Janet Mason
05/22/2018
May you find peace and comfort in the memories of your loved one. Thoughts & prayers go out to all the family.
Brenda Liles
05/22/2018
Was so sorry to hear about Jim. I worked with him many years for Martin Marietta. He was so kind and knowledgeable. He will be missed.
Julie Henry
05/21/2018
Sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Mary Louise Edwards
05/21/2018
Rosalind, Melinda, & Matthew. I am praying for you at this difficult time. I am asking God to comfort you, give you peace, & great memories as a family. Be blessed.
Marvin and Jane Whitlock
05/21/2018
Rosalind, Melinda and Matthew.
Our thoughts are prayers are with you.
We will miss the visits we shared. As well as his home made peanut brittle at Christmas time.
We will keep in touch
Margaret Bails-Downs
05/18/2018
Rosalind, Melinda and Matthew - my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim was a great brother, as much as he was a great husband and father. We will all miss him, but will keep him in our hearts always. He will always be with us.