James Washburn
September 17, 1926 — October 7, 2021
James K. Washburn, 95, of Alburnett, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Family will greet friends and family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. A graveside service with military honors by the Iowa Army National Guard Honors Detail will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Dunkard Cemetery in Midway, Iowa.
James was born on September 17, 1926, in Rural Fayette County, Iowa the son of Gay and Elizabeth (Briney) Washburn. He graduated from Buck Creek High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 to 1946. James was united in marriage to Rita M. Stanek on March 15,1948, in Missouri. He worked for Wilson Foods for over 30 years before retiring. James was able to go on an Eastern Iowa Honor Flight on his 90th birthday and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived and lovingly remembered by his son, Don (Dolores) Washburn of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Susan (Mike) Kinkead of Hiawatha; sons, Ron (Deb) Washburn of Cedar Rapids, Ralph Washburn of Alburnett, Ray Washburn of Nichols, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gay and Elizabeth Washburn; wife Rita Washburn; daughter, Cathy Washburn; six siblings, Edwin, Everett, Maxine, Genevieve, Margaret and George.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hiawatha Care Center and Dr. Mary Ann Nelson for their loving care of James.
Memorial donations can be made to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights by mailing donations to: Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
P.O. Box 10704
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410
James was born on September 17, 1926, in Rural Fayette County, Iowa the son of Gay and Elizabeth (Briney) Washburn. He graduated from Buck Creek High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army during WWII from 1944 to 1946. James was united in marriage to Rita M. Stanek on March 15,1948, in Missouri. He worked for Wilson Foods for over 30 years before retiring. James was able to go on an Eastern Iowa Honor Flight on his 90th birthday and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
James is survived and lovingly remembered by his son, Don (Dolores) Washburn of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Susan (Mike) Kinkead of Hiawatha; sons, Ron (Deb) Washburn of Cedar Rapids, Ralph Washburn of Alburnett, Ray Washburn of Nichols, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gay and Elizabeth Washburn; wife Rita Washburn; daughter, Cathy Washburn; six siblings, Edwin, Everett, Maxine, Genevieve, Margaret and George.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hiawatha Care Center and Dr. Mary Ann Nelson for their loving care of James.
Memorial donations can be made to the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights by mailing donations to: Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
P.O. Box 10704
Cedar Rapids, IA 52410
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