Jim was born April 29, 1928, in Davenport, the son of Myron and Irene (Dreyer) Aldrich. He was united in marriage to Elaine Irmen in August 1949 in Davenport. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He retired from Swan Engineering in the tool and dye department after many years of service. He was a member of the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge. James loved being outdoors and gardening. Jim was a family man whose favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Wapsi River. He was always eager to help others and will fondly be remembered for doing things, "His way."
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Elaine; daughter, Linda Furman; grandsons, Mark, Michael and Nick Furman; sisters, Judy Miller and Dorothy Reis, all of Davenport; three nephews and two nieces.
His parents and a brother, Lester preceded him in death.
He retired from Swan Engineering in the tool and dye department after many years of service. He was a member of the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge. James loved being outdoors and gardening. Jim was a family man whose favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Wapsi River. He was always eager to help others and will fondly be remembered for doing things, "His way."
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Elaine; daughter, Linda Furman; grandsons, Mark, Michael and Nick Furman; sisters, Judy Miller and Dorothy Reis, all of Davenport; three nephews and two nieces.
His parents and a brother, Lester preceded him in death.
Jim was born April 29, 1928, in Davenport, the son of Myron and Irene (Dreyer) Aldrich. He was united in marriage to Elaine Irmen in August 1949 in Davenport. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He retired from Swan Engineering in the tool and dye department after many years of service. He was a member of the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge. James loved being outdoors and gardening. Jim was a family man whose favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Wapsi River. He was always eager to help others and will fondly be remembered for doing things, "His way."
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Elaine; daughter, Linda Furman; grandsons, Mark, Michael and Nick Furman; sisters, Judy Miller and Dorothy Reis, all of Davenport; three nephews and two nieces.
His parents and a brother, Lester preceded him in death.
He retired from Swan Engineering in the tool and dye department after many years of service. He was a member of the Roosevelt Masonic Lodge. James loved being outdoors and gardening. Jim was a family man whose favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his grandsons. In his earlier years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Wapsi River. He was always eager to help others and will fondly be remembered for doing things, "His way."
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Elaine; daughter, Linda Furman; grandsons, Mark, Michael and Nick Furman; sisters, Judy Miller and Dorothy Reis, all of Davenport; three nephews and two nieces.
His parents and a brother, Lester preceded him in death.
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