James Wesley Olver
September 25, 1938 — February 27, 2009
James W. Olver, 70, of 1403 4th Street S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, February 27, 2009, in his home following a long illness. Services: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. William Jamison. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Hanford Post #5.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Annette (Kevin) Hunt of Cedar Rapids; grandson, Josh; sister, Doris Miller; and his beloved dog Nikki.
James was preceded in death by his parents; and son, David.
Born on September 25, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, James was the son of Earl and Clara (Erickson) Olver. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967. On October 15, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol Jean Bye in Cedar Rapids. James worked for Iowa Manufacturing prior to becoming a test technician for Rockwell Collins until his retirement in 2001.
James was a lifetime member of Eden United Church of Christ, a charter member of CRATOS and loved electronics, trains, boating and science fiction.
A memorial fund has been established in James’ memory or donations may be made to Hospice of Mercy, 2740 1st Avenue N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Mercy for their loving care.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Annette (Kevin) Hunt of Cedar Rapids; grandson, Josh; sister, Doris Miller; and his beloved dog Nikki.
James was preceded in death by his parents; and son, David.
Born on September 25, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, James was the son of Earl and Clara (Erickson) Olver. He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1967. On October 15, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol Jean Bye in Cedar Rapids. James worked for Iowa Manufacturing prior to becoming a test technician for Rockwell Collins until his retirement in 2001.
James was a lifetime member of Eden United Church of Christ, a charter member of CRATOS and loved electronics, trains, boating and science fiction.
A memorial fund has been established in James’ memory or donations may be made to Hospice of Mercy, 2740 1st Avenue N.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Hospice of Mercy for their loving care.
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