James Spiers
January 23, 2022
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James Spiers, 84, passed away January 23, 2022. He was born in Appanoose County at the Centerville Iowa Hospital, February 3, 1937. The only child of James and Minta (Severs) Spiers.
Jim is survived by his Devoted Wife of 54 years Vaunnetta, Dedicated Children Daughter Shelby & Son James, Wonderful Granddaughters Morgan Spiers & Adara Berry and her Little Lights of his Life Great Grandchildren Ethan & Lilith.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the National Guard, he worked for the Jewel Tea company, White Star Laundry and had his own business Display Artists, refinishing mannequins serving department stores in Iowa and other mid-west states. Jim enjoyed watching live horse racing, simulcast dog and horse races with his buddies at Prairie Meadows. His Saturday evenings always began with the Lawrence Welk Show and RFD TV. He looked forward to church on Sundays. He attended both Bethesda Full Gospel & Revive Assembly. His greatest joy was spending time in his new home filled with the company of family, friends and all the visiting family pets.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. with the Service beginning at 10:00 am. Saturday February 12, 2022 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Ave. Des Moines with burial to follow across the street at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. There will be a lunch reception at the funeral home following burial.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family or donations to any animal rescue in loving memory of Jim.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Larry Martindale
02/08/2022
Dear Vaunnetta, Shelby, James, and Family:
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Jim who passed away so recently. On behalf of our 59 class at North High, I wish to convey to you our most sincere condolences. You and Jim and your children have had a wonderful life as he was obviously a very dedicated and loving husband and father as well a fine Christian man. It seems far too often that one of our good friends or love ones are passing away and leaving us. One thing for certain, from your descriptions of Jim and of your family, we know you will miss Jim greatly but realize he is now in heaven and smiling down upon all of you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the difficult days that lie ahead. God bless you one and all.
Larry C. Martindale
VP, NHS Class of 59
Julie Kaster Estlick
02/04/2022
I have so many fond memories hanging out at Shelbys house growing up from your Dads Crystal Gale records, driving us to deliver the Shopper, and setting up a tent for us to camp in the front yard. James was a sweet, thoughtful, dedicated family man. He was SO proud of you kids. Sending healing and light.
Misty
02/01/2022
In the brief moments I knew him, even in the end- his kindness and humor shone through. Be comforted in knowing how much he loved all of you, and feel his embrace within your heart now and always.
Prayers for comfort and peace in your family during this difficult time.
Rusty and Jane Beebe
01/26/2022
Our Condolences to My Cousins and Our Thoughts and Prayers for All Friends and Family, Which We are Very Proud to be.... God Bless Each and Every One of You!