James Byron Cushing, 87, of Van Meter died Sept. 2, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.
James was born July 15, 1918, to Byron and Eva (Forret) Cushing in rural Adel. He graduated from Van Meter High School in 1937.
James, a retired farmer, was a member of the Greatest Generation. He served in the Army during World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star.
James was a charter member of Van Meter American Legion Post 403 and a charter member of the Van Meter Saddle Club. He was involved with the Van Meter Community Club and Bob Feller Homecomings and the Van Meter Centennial, Bicentennial, and Quasquicentennial celebrations. James served on the Booneville Farmers' Cooperative Board, Madison County Soil & Conservation Board and Dallas County Condemnation Board. He supported 4-H and the Madison County Fair.
James was an avid horse lover. And, one of his proudest moments was when he became an Iowa Trophy Deer Hunter.
James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mathias and Tom, and sisters Helen Palmer and Ina Allen. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 60 years; daughter Jean (Ed) Willard of Clive; son Jimmy of West Des Moines; granddaughter Christen (Chris) Norris and great-grandsons Jonathan and Aaron of Des Moines; granddaughter Diane (Bob) Kenny and great-grandson Jack of Silverdale, Wash.; brother Jacob (Florence) of Adel; plus several nieces and nephews.
James was born July 15, 1918, to Byron and Eva (Forret) Cushing in rural Adel. He graduated from Van Meter High School in 1937.
James, a retired farmer, was a member of the Greatest Generation. He served in the Army during World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star.
James was a charter member of Van Meter American Legion Post 403 and a charter member of the Van Meter Saddle Club. He was involved with the Van Meter Community Club and Bob Feller Homecomings and the Van Meter Centennial, Bicentennial, and Quasquicentennial celebrations. James served on the Booneville Farmers' Cooperative Board, Madison County Soil & Conservation Board and Dallas County Condemnation Board. He supported 4-H and the Madison County Fair.
James was an avid horse lover. And, one of his proudest moments was when he became an Iowa Trophy Deer Hunter.
James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mathias and Tom, and sisters Helen Palmer and Ina Allen. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 60 years; daughter Jean (Ed) Willard of Clive; son Jimmy of West Des Moines; granddaughter Christen (Chris) Norris and great-grandsons Jonathan and Aaron of Des Moines; granddaughter Diane (Bob) Kenny and great-grandson Jack of Silverdale, Wash.; brother Jacob (Florence) of Adel; plus several nieces and nephews.
James Byron Cushing, 87, of Van Meter died Sept. 2, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer.
James was born July 15, 1918, to Byron and Eva (Forret) Cushing in rural Adel. He graduated from Van Meter High School in 1937.
James, a retired farmer, was a member of the Greatest Generation. He served in the Army during World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star.
James was a charter member of Van Meter American Legion Post 403 and a charter member of the Van Meter Saddle Club. He was involved with the Van Meter Community Club and Bob Feller Homecomings and the Van Meter Centennial, Bicentennial, and Quasquicentennial celebrations. James served on the Booneville Farmers' Cooperative Board, Madison County Soil & Conservation Board and Dallas County Condemnation Board. He supported 4-H and the Madison County Fair.
James was an avid horse lover. And, one of his proudest moments was when he became an Iowa Trophy Deer Hunter.
James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mathias and Tom, and sisters Helen Palmer and Ina Allen. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 60 years; daughter Jean (Ed) Willard of Clive; son Jimmy of West Des Moines; granddaughter Christen (Chris) Norris and great-grandsons Jonathan and Aaron of Des Moines; granddaughter Diane (Bob) Kenny and great-grandson Jack of Silverdale, Wash.; brother Jacob (Florence) of Adel; plus several nieces and nephews.
James was born July 15, 1918, to Byron and Eva (Forret) Cushing in rural Adel. He graduated from Van Meter High School in 1937.
James, a retired farmer, was a member of the Greatest Generation. He served in the Army during World War II, where he was awarded the Bronze Star.
James was a charter member of Van Meter American Legion Post 403 and a charter member of the Van Meter Saddle Club. He was involved with the Van Meter Community Club and Bob Feller Homecomings and the Van Meter Centennial, Bicentennial, and Quasquicentennial celebrations. James served on the Booneville Farmers' Cooperative Board, Madison County Soil & Conservation Board and Dallas County Condemnation Board. He supported 4-H and the Madison County Fair.
James was an avid horse lover. And, one of his proudest moments was when he became an Iowa Trophy Deer Hunter.
James was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mathias and Tom, and sisters Helen Palmer and Ina Allen. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of 60 years; daughter Jean (Ed) Willard of Clive; son Jimmy of West Des Moines; granddaughter Christen (Chris) Norris and great-grandsons Jonathan and Aaron of Des Moines; granddaughter Diane (Bob) Kenny and great-grandson Jack of Silverdale, Wash.; brother Jacob (Florence) of Adel; plus several nieces and nephews.
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