James Shelton Marts
February 26, 2010
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James Shelton Marts, 57, passed into eternal life Friday, February 26, 2010 at his home. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Jim was born March 28, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri, to Charles D. and Betty Shelton Marts. He retired from Loffredo Fresh Produce where he had been a Buyer of Produce for 15 years. Jim loved his friends, he was a giving, loving person who went out of his way to help others. Jim enjoyed golfing. He was a hard worker who was dedicated to his work at Loffredo Fresh Produce.
Jim is survived by his father, Charles D. Marts of Kirksville, MO; his loving companion, Faye Clark of Des Moines; his aunts, Sherry (Robert) May of Kirksville, MO, Ann (Jack) Hiatt of Rockford, Il., Patty McCollum of Pasadena, CA.; his uncle, Albert (Gina) Marts of Pennsylvania. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Betty C. Marts, his paternal grandparents, Charles Burton and Helen Florence Marts, his maternal grandparents, Roy James and Agnes Eileen Shelton. Jim was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him.
“He is gone but his loving memory will never be forgotten.”
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Amber Lupton
05/31/2010
We went to the gravesite yesterday and it brought back many memories. Jim was my children's stepdad for Years. It is so hard to be an ex and people feeling that we do not have as much right to grieve over Jim's death. We loved him too. Dick, the kids and I still love you. Faye my thoughts are w/you too and I would love to hear from you. With Saddness, Amber
Kim Palmersheim
03/02/2010
Jim worked with my husband and whenever I went into the office he always had a big smile and a hug for me! I'd heard he liked oatmeal raisin cookies so I had made him several batches in recent months. I loved making them for him and hope he enjoyed them! I will miss his hugs and his big, happy smile and know in my heart he is at peace with an eternal smile! My prayers are with his family.
Lori Patton
03/02/2010
I work with Jim at Loffredos. Jim's door was always open to whatever you needed. He was a very didicated worker and YES always has that big cheesy smile when he would say Good Morning to me!! Jim will truly be missed.
All my heart felt Sympathy.
Audrene Hansen
03/02/2010
I knew Jim for a short time as I was secretary at Park Trail when he moved in last September. He and I had many conversations regardiing the placement of his satellite dish and other community requests. He did attend our annual meeting in October and was introduced to all homeowners who were present at the meeting.
Jim always had a smile when I would see him outside of his unit with the dog. I feel bad that I did not get to know him better, but the winter has been brutal as far as outside walking was concerned.
My sympathies are extended to the family and to Faye.
Please see that Faye receives the plant that I sent in Jim's memory.
If I can be of any help during this time, please let me know. I did move last week to another townhome at River Oaks, but would be available if there are questions regarding Park Trail.
Audrene Hansen
515 243 1679
Greg Palmersheim
03/02/2010
Jim took me under his wing twelve years ago and began teaching me the business of buying produce. He was dedicated, intense, humorous and had a well rounded vocabulary. Jim knew all the words but only he could put them in such a way that left no doubt about the way he felt. Since his passing, I feel I've lost a part of myself. God be with you brother.
Tina Epperson
03/02/2010
My thoughts & prayers are with Jim's family and Faye. Jim was a wonderful person with a BIG heart. Jim trained me to buy Retail for Omaha a few years back, so Jim and I had a chance to work closely together. I remember for several months after my training in DSM was finished, he would call me up everyday to see how I was doing, if I needed anything..this meant a lot to me because even though I left DSM to come back to Omaha, he wanted to make sure that I understood what he had taught me. And, even though I was miles away it goes to show, that just because someone doesn't see someone on a daily basis, you still can grow and have a bond together. Jim touched a lot of lives, far and near and he will be missed greatly, but he will live on in our hearts forever! Your Friend, Tina Epperson
Tara Kamath Feldeisen
03/02/2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family and Faye. Jim was a wonderful, thoughtful, and caring person. I will truly miss him and his humor. May the family find peace in the Lord during this time. Jim will be in our hearts forever! Miss you Jimmy!!
Pat McCreight
02/28/2010
My deepest sympathy to you Faye, and Jim's family for this loss. May the Good Lord comfort and be with you and remind you that he will be in your hearts forever! God Bless you! Gentle hugs, Patti
john loffredo
02/28/2010
To the family of Jim Marts, I would just like to say i have know Jimmy for 20 years and I really enjoyed his personality and humor he carried around with himself everyday. i will really miss having him around, he was a great guy and I will never forget him, he was part of my life everyday. As I said at the end of the day, "see you later Jimmy".
very sorry for your loss.
Cathy Rinard
02/28/2010
Jim Marts was a wonderful person. In my book the best! I have known Jim for over 20 years and have been very blessed to have been lucky enough to have him for a friend. He was always so helpful and encouraging to me over the years. And we had a lot of fun working together in the produce world. It made for some very good memories. I will miss him very much!!
My condolences to his family and to all that knew him and loved him as I did. He was a great man!
Cathy Rinard
Mike Cooper
03/01/2010
i`ve known & worked with Jim at Loffredo for 13 or so years
he was very dedicated and would do anything for anyone
always the first one in the building and usually the last to leave
will always remember his laugh and smile
he will be missed by all
Mike Loffredo
03/01/2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the family of this wonderful hard working dedicated man who for years I have worked next to and watched his work ethic and what a kind man he really was.He will be greatly missed and my prayers are with him and his family....GOD LOVE YOU JIMMY.....REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND