James McFerrin Bain
February 28, 2010
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James McFerrin Bain passed away on February 28, 2010 at Methodist West Hospital.
Jim was born in Burnbank, Scotland on December 1, 1922, the son of Archibald Duncan Bain and Hannah McFerrin Bain.
Jim lived in the Des Moines area most of his life and graduated from East High School and attended Drake University. Jim served in the US Navy in the South Pacific. He retired from Northwestern Bell after 35 years of service. He enjoyed all sports especially horse racing. He was an all-star basketball player, played softball and coached the Northwestern Bell girl’s basketball team. Jim attended Gloria Dei Church in Urbandale.
Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sherrill; sister, Isabel Hatfield; sisters-in-law, Paula (Larry) Rissman, Wanda (Larry) Bechtel; many nieces and nephews; special cousin, Jim Bain and wife Pat; and many good friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Urbandale Fire and Rescue Squad.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brenda Shank
03/07/2010
Dear Sherrill,
Sorry to hear of your loss. I wished I would have known sooner, I would have come to his funeral. I told my dad tonight about Jim's passing and he asked me to send along all of our families condolences and say that he had many good memories of Jim.
Just wanted to let you know that we were thinking of you at this time.
Brenda Shank
Roger, Tina, Jill, Tyler Johnson
03/05/2010
Dear Sherrill,
Was there ever a kinder man than Jim? You guys were always so great to our kids-we always think of Jim with his basketball court for the kids, boxes of extra nails and wood to build tree houses, and oversize Halloween treats. Tina and I will stop by this summer and take you to dinner to catch up on things..we'll look forward to that!
Jeni Depue
03/03/2010
My dearest Sherry,
When I think of Jim, I just can't help but to smile....then giggle. I can remember him dancing with his hands on his knees, making us girls just crack up! I have so many fond memories of Jim! I remember trips to Baskin Robins in which Jim would even buy me a TRIPLE scoop of my favorite flavor and the dog Rex his very own ice cream cone! If anyone knew how to live life, it was Jim! What a legacy he has left! I thank God that I knew Jim and look forward to seeing him again someday!
With my deepest sympathy,
Jeni Juelsgaard Depue