James "Jim" C. Walters
February 15, 2022
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James Cronland Walters, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
Jim was born June 16, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to Earl E. “Pete” Walters and Dorothy Elizabeth (Cronland) Walters. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jim was a firefighter with the Des Moines Fire Department. After sustaining an injury, Jim transitioned to the VA Hospital where he worked for over 25 years, retiring as Safety Manager in 1995.
He was a member of The Des Moines Pioneer Club, the American Legion, and served as a Shriner. Jim was a longtime member of Epworth United Methodist Church. He had a sharp mind and was a life-long learner. Jim always put others first and any stranger he met quickly became an acquaintance. Jim loved his family above all else.
He is survived by his daughter, Wendy Jo Tassin, and her children, Caroline (Chris) and Philip (Adam); and daughter, Julie (Marty) Bell and their children, Andrew and Amanda (Doug). Jim is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Brayden, Avery, Kennedy, Cooper, and Rosalie.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Esther “Joann” (Gustafson) Walters; parents, Pete and Dorothy Walters; and his brother Vance.
There will be a joint memorial service for Jim and Joann on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Land, Living History Farms, 11121 Hickman Rd. Urbandale, IA 50322. They will be interred together at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr. Adel, IA 50003 at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022.
Memorial contributions may be directed to EveryStep Hospice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to Grand View University where a scholarship will be established in Jim’s honor.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Fran Walters
03/22/2022
Oh, Uncle Jim. I just called to talk to you, and found this out. Going to miss our small chats, and your telling me about the family history. To the family, please know he had a special place in my heart, and especially my son, Andy with whom he emailed.. He was the family that kept in touch, and truly cared. I, as well as the rest of my family are so sorry for your loss. Our family is blessed to have known him, and he understood things without my having to explain. Love and prayers to all.
Barney Devine
02/21/2022
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I worked with Jim for many years at VA CIHCS. He was one of the most ethical men it has ever been my honor to serve with. His gentleness and special empathy for our mental health patients at the Day Treatment Center was greatly respected, deeply appreciated and wonderfully accomplished.
Brett Wisecup
02/18/2022
I want to offer my sincerest sympathy to the family of Jim. He was a wonderful person & had a well lived life of kindness, generosity and support to all of those around him. I can truly say that Jim mattered in this world and meant so much to so many including myself.
Brett.