James Wooldridge
September 21, 1934 — October 30, 2018
James Wooldridge, 84, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Center Point, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2018, at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 3275 N. Center Point Road, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018, at the church. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Iowa. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids.
Jim was born September 21, 1934, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Lee and Lillian (Homann) Wooldridge. As a young man he was a member of the Boy Scouts. Jim graduated from Mattoon High School and went on to attend the University of Illinois where he received his degree in Engineering. On November 26, 1958, Jim was united in marriage to Sally Ann Thompson in Champaign, Illinois. He worked for Rockwell Collins, retiring in 1996. Jim was a member of the United States Naval Reserve, Toddville Lions Club for 40+ years, and the Cedar Valley Trail Riders for 25+ years.
Jim and Sally loved traveling and trail riding together, riding in 32 states. He enjoyed spending time and camping with friends and family, spending their summers in Iowa and winters in Arizona. Jim enjoyed history and tinkering. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, whether it was watching their sporting events or giving them rides on the lawn mower.
Jim is survived by his children, Jill (Blaine) Rittmer of Toddville, Iowa, Andy (Ann) Wooldridge of Center Point, Iowa, adopted son Terry Wooldridge of San Marcos, Texas; grandchildren, Kyle Rittmer, Jacy Rittmer, Jessica Wooldridge and fiancé Devin Bettmann, Arika Wooldridge, Allison Wooldridge, and Jaclyn Wooldridge; sisters, Merna Board of St. Louis, Missouri, Barbara Fowler of Florida, and Peggy Odom of Evansville, Indiana; and brother, Tom (Beth) Wooldridge of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sally Wooldridge; and four foster sons, Edward, Paul, John, and Robert Heiderscheid; and sister, Mary Jane Goodman.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Keystone Cedars Assisted Living, Hiawatha Care Center and to Dr. Mary Ann Nelson, for the loving care and support given to James.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Toddville Lions Club or the Center Point Boosters in memory of Jim.
Jim was born September 21, 1934, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Lee and Lillian (Homann) Wooldridge. As a young man he was a member of the Boy Scouts. Jim graduated from Mattoon High School and went on to attend the University of Illinois where he received his degree in Engineering. On November 26, 1958, Jim was united in marriage to Sally Ann Thompson in Champaign, Illinois. He worked for Rockwell Collins, retiring in 1996. Jim was a member of the United States Naval Reserve, Toddville Lions Club for 40+ years, and the Cedar Valley Trail Riders for 25+ years.
Jim and Sally loved traveling and trail riding together, riding in 32 states. He enjoyed spending time and camping with friends and family, spending their summers in Iowa and winters in Arizona. Jim enjoyed history and tinkering. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, whether it was watching their sporting events or giving them rides on the lawn mower.
Jim is survived by his children, Jill (Blaine) Rittmer of Toddville, Iowa, Andy (Ann) Wooldridge of Center Point, Iowa, adopted son Terry Wooldridge of San Marcos, Texas; grandchildren, Kyle Rittmer, Jacy Rittmer, Jessica Wooldridge and fiancé Devin Bettmann, Arika Wooldridge, Allison Wooldridge, and Jaclyn Wooldridge; sisters, Merna Board of St. Louis, Missouri, Barbara Fowler of Florida, and Peggy Odom of Evansville, Indiana; and brother, Tom (Beth) Wooldridge of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sally Wooldridge; and four foster sons, Edward, Paul, John, and Robert Heiderscheid; and sister, Mary Jane Goodman.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Keystone Cedars Assisted Living, Hiawatha Care Center and to Dr. Mary Ann Nelson, for the loving care and support given to James.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Toddville Lions Club or the Center Point Boosters in memory of Jim.
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