James D. van Blarcom
Sex Male
Age 73
 
Born 26 June 1932 atDubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
Died 6 January 2006 atDubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
BuriedatMount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
Father James E. van Blarcom
Born 3 September 1906
Died September 1980
Mother Helen C. Engler
Born 4 March 1906
Died 12 January 2001
Sister Phyllis Bly
Sister Lois
Brother Earl
Brother Gerald
Address(es) 2302 Pasadena Drive, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
875 Kane Street, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)

Notes Obituary -- James attended school at Ss. Peter and Paul School in Sherrill, later moving to Dubuque. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending some time in France. James married Barbara L. Massey on September 14, 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church in Dubuque. He worked in construction for 15 years and then was employed at the Dubuque John Deere Works for 25 years until his retirement. James was a member of Holy Ghost Church and he enjoyed helping other people. He loved his work and took great pride in what he did. James was a man of few words, but he would work tirelessly for others expecting nothing in return. He enjoyed his grandchildren and watching them grow.
Marriage 14 September 1957 at St. Patrick’s Church, Dubuque, Dubuque County IA (US)
with Barbara L. Massey
Children Sharon L.
Lynn A.
David J.
Mark A.
Picture James D. van Blarcom
James D.
van Blarcom
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