James Hans Jorgensen
October 18, 1944 — December 22, 2024
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James Hans Jorgensen, age 80, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
James was born October 18, 1944, in Ames, Nebraska.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 12 1/2 years, then transitioned to the U. S. Army for 7 ½ years, from where he retired. He dedicated himself to recruitment for the armed forced.
James was a lifelong learner. Wherever he resided, he enjoyed taking classes and furthering his education.
He rescued and fostered Bichons for Small Paws Rescue. James volunteered for Story County Democrats in various capacities. He was an Iowa State Cyclone Football and Basketball fan and loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs.
He is survived by his spouse Joyce Jorgensen, son James Jonathan Jorgensen (Angie), stepsons and stepdaughter Troy Pressley, Karla Williams, Kevin Krambeer, brother David Jorgensen (Shari), sister Janet, grandchildren Josh and Justin, Garrett and Alexis, numerous step-grandchildren and one step great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents James Robert “Bob” and Evelyn K. Jorgensen and his sister Nancy Nielsen.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2025, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Burial with military honors will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michele Bullock
02/09/2025
Joyce,
So sorry for your loss of Jim. I believe he was greeted at the rainbow bridge by many loved ones both two legged and four legged.
Sincerely,
Small Paws Volunteers Cliff and Michele
Carol Snyderman
01/26/2025
My sincerest and heart full condolences from a Small Paws volunteer.
Virginia Sory Brown
01/26/2025
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Jim personally, I am always saddened when a fellow Small Paws volunteer and adopter passes on. I extend both my thanks for everything your family did for dogs in need, and my deepest condolences for your loss. May you have peace and comfort in this time of loss.
Penny Elizabeth Alvarado
01/26/2025
Dear James, Although I have not had the pleasure of knowing you, just knowing of your kindness is so heartwarming. I have been a Small Paws adopter for 20 years. Anyone who fosters or adopts one of our precious furbabies should have an automatic path to Heaven. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hands. Thinking of you here in Daly City, CA
Ann Roemerman
01/23/2025
Remember the good times, not only with hubbie but also with
all the pups. That is great. Sorry for your loss.
Kathleen Sullivan
01/23/2025
May you and your loved ones know that prayers are being said. May God give you strength.
🙏🏻A past adoptee of Colby aka Cinco di Mayo- 2004
Gwen Winkler
01/22/2025
So sorry for your loss.
You have given so much. RIP
Betsy Donegan
01/22/2025
Sending prayers for comfort from a Small Paws Rescue person.
Lori Foster
01/22/2025
I was so sorry to read that a fellow long time Small Paws volunteer passed away. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Karla Bowman
01/22/2025
Please accept my condolences. All Small Paws rescuers, adopters and fosters are special people. My heart goes out to you, your family and the bichons. Take care, Karla
Bonnie Klodzinski
01/22/2025
I am a Small Paws person. I wanted to thank you for your service to the sweet puppies from Small Paws. My condolences to you. Praying for you.
JoRose Melchiorre
01/22/2025
Joyce,
As another member of the Small Paws family, I want to give you my deepest sympathy on the loss of Jim. And thank you both for all you’ve done for puppies in need. God bless you in this awful time.
Jo Rose
Leah Williamson
01/09/2025
Joyce,
My wanted to share my deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family during this time as I will be unable to do so in person on Friday.
May the Lord bless and keep you,
Leah
Tyler Thacker
01/09/2025
It was a pleasure spending time with Jim. I enjoyed our time visiting and sharing stories. He will be missed.
Joyce, our hearts and prayers are with you as you make this transition. We pray that in peace and good memories will be your companions.
Love, Tyler and Suzanne
Merlin Pfannkuch
01/07/2025
Joyce and family,
With sympathy and love on Jim's passing.
I knew Jim a bit through the Story County Democrats. But obviously I didn't know him well -- or i would have known that he rescued and fostered Bichons. (We had Mop, spouse rescued him, for more than 12 years.)