Jess was born in Clay Township Modale Iowa.
The son of Virgil & Arla (Smith) Alton.
He grew up in rural Little Sioux Iowa, attending K-12 in Mondamin, where he participated in school sports and band.
He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State at Ames and Dana in Blair Nebraska and received his Master's Degree from the University of South Dakota.
Jess married Gloria Worth of Mondamin, IA on August 23 1963. They had two sons.
Jess retired from Hallmark after 35 wonderful years as a Purchasing Manager, which provided him with the opportunities to travel world-wide. After several years of being "retired" he worked part-time at JCPenny's.
He was a proud member of the Ararat Shrine, Order of the Q and the Missouri Valley/Little Sioux Masonic Lodge 232, as were his father and grandfather.
Jess enjoyed many things throughout his life. NASCAR events and the road trips "to and from" were at the top of the list for many years. He was an avid college sports enthusiast, especially KU men's basketball (Rock Chalk) and how about them Royals!. He watched every inning of both the play-offs and the World Series.
He especially enjoyed family summer vacations to Florida, coaching his sons sporting efforts, working in the yard and garden and spending time with friends and neighbors.
Approximately 20 years ago his passion for classic cars peaked with the purchase of a '63 Chevy Impala. Whereby Gloria and him joined a classic car club and participated in several car cruises, shows and events.
Jess's love of God was installed by his parent and grandparents and he led his family to the Lord modeling the "golden rule". The last chapters of his life were blessed by his active membership at the Lenexa United Methodist Church, where he greeted and helped with various projects.
He always brightened up when his grandchildren or family were close by, laughing, playing, telling stories...making memories and cherishing the minutes.
Jess was a planner...his family laughingly remembers his 3x5 cards that he would make his many list of "to dos". So much of that in 2013 after being diagnosed with brain cancer he planned his own service.
He liked the bible verse Hebrews 9:27 (Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement)
The son of Virgil & Arla (Smith) Alton.
He grew up in rural Little Sioux Iowa, attending K-12 in Mondamin, where he participated in school sports and band.
He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State at Ames and Dana in Blair Nebraska and received his Master's Degree from the University of South Dakota.
Jess married Gloria Worth of Mondamin, IA on August 23 1963. They had two sons.
Jess retired from Hallmark after 35 wonderful years as a Purchasing Manager, which provided him with the opportunities to travel world-wide. After several years of being "retired" he worked part-time at JCPenny's.
He was a proud member of the Ararat Shrine, Order of the Q and the Missouri Valley/Little Sioux Masonic Lodge 232, as were his father and grandfather.
Jess enjoyed many things throughout his life. NASCAR events and the road trips "to and from" were at the top of the list for many years. He was an avid college sports enthusiast, especially KU men's basketball (Rock Chalk) and how about them Royals!. He watched every inning of both the play-offs and the World Series.
He especially enjoyed family summer vacations to Florida, coaching his sons sporting efforts, working in the yard and garden and spending time with friends and neighbors.
Approximately 20 years ago his passion for classic cars peaked with the purchase of a '63 Chevy Impala. Whereby Gloria and him joined a classic car club and participated in several car cruises, shows and events.
Jess's love of God was installed by his parent and grandparents and he led his family to the Lord modeling the "golden rule". The last chapters of his life were blessed by his active membership at the Lenexa United Methodist Church, where he greeted and helped with various projects.
He always brightened up when his grandchildren or family were close by, laughing, playing, telling stories...making memories and cherishing the minutes.
Jess was a planner...his family laughingly remembers his 3x5 cards that he would make his many list of "to dos". So much of that in 2013 after being diagnosed with brain cancer he planned his own service.
He liked the bible verse Hebrews 9:27 (Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement)
Jess was born in Clay Township Modale Iowa.
The son of Virgil & Arla (Smith) Alton.
He grew up in rural Little Sioux Iowa, attending K-12 in Mondamin, where he participated in school sports and band.
He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State at Ames and Dana in Blair Nebraska and received his Master's Degree from the University of South Dakota.
Jess married Gloria Worth of Mondamin, IA on August 23 1963. They had two sons.
Jess retired from Hallmark after 35 wonderful years as a Purchasing Manager, which provided him with the opportunities to travel world-wide. After several years of being "retired" he worked part-time at JCPenny's.
He was a proud member of the Ararat Shrine, Order of the Q and the Missouri Valley/Little Sioux Masonic Lodge 232, as were his father and grandfather.
Jess enjoyed many things throughout his life. NASCAR events and the road trips "to and from" were at the top of the list for many years. He was an avid college sports enthusiast, especially KU men's basketball (Rock Chalk) and how about them Royals!. He watched every inning of both the play-offs and the World Series.
He especially enjoyed family summer vacations to Florida, coaching his sons sporting efforts, working in the yard and garden and spending time with friends and neighbors.
Approximately 20 years ago his passion for classic cars peaked with the purchase of a '63 Chevy Impala. Whereby Gloria and him joined a classic car club and participated in several car cruises, shows and events.
Jess's love of God was installed by his parent and grandparents and he led his family to the Lord modeling the "golden rule". The last chapters of his life were blessed by his active membership at the Lenexa United Methodist Church, where he greeted and helped with various projects.
He always brightened up when his grandchildren or family were close by, laughing, playing, telling stories...making memories and cherishing the minutes.
Jess was a planner...his family laughingly remembers his 3x5 cards that he would make his many list of "to dos". So much of that in 2013 after being diagnosed with brain cancer he planned his own service.
He liked the bible verse Hebrews 9:27 (Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement)
The son of Virgil & Arla (Smith) Alton.
He grew up in rural Little Sioux Iowa, attending K-12 in Mondamin, where he participated in school sports and band.
He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State at Ames and Dana in Blair Nebraska and received his Master's Degree from the University of South Dakota.
Jess married Gloria Worth of Mondamin, IA on August 23 1963. They had two sons.
Jess retired from Hallmark after 35 wonderful years as a Purchasing Manager, which provided him with the opportunities to travel world-wide. After several years of being "retired" he worked part-time at JCPenny's.
He was a proud member of the Ararat Shrine, Order of the Q and the Missouri Valley/Little Sioux Masonic Lodge 232, as were his father and grandfather.
Jess enjoyed many things throughout his life. NASCAR events and the road trips "to and from" were at the top of the list for many years. He was an avid college sports enthusiast, especially KU men's basketball (Rock Chalk) and how about them Royals!. He watched every inning of both the play-offs and the World Series.
He especially enjoyed family summer vacations to Florida, coaching his sons sporting efforts, working in the yard and garden and spending time with friends and neighbors.
Approximately 20 years ago his passion for classic cars peaked with the purchase of a '63 Chevy Impala. Whereby Gloria and him joined a classic car club and participated in several car cruises, shows and events.
Jess's love of God was installed by his parent and grandparents and he led his family to the Lord modeling the "golden rule". The last chapters of his life were blessed by his active membership at the Lenexa United Methodist Church, where he greeted and helped with various projects.
He always brightened up when his grandchildren or family were close by, laughing, playing, telling stories...making memories and cherishing the minutes.
Jess was a planner...his family laughingly remembers his 3x5 cards that he would make his many list of "to dos". So much of that in 2013 after being diagnosed with brain cancer he planned his own service.
He liked the bible verse Hebrews 9:27 (Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgement)
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