McGREW, James Robert 1925-2015
MCGREW, JENKINS, HOWARD
Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 11/13/2015 at 13:36:02
James Robert "Jim" McGrew
Died: Oct 19, 2015
Services:
Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Garden View ChapelVisitation:
Thursday at Garden View Chapel.Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery with graveside military rites conducted by the Becker-Chapman American Legion Post #138, V.F.W. Post 1623 and the Marine Corps Honors Detail.Memorials:
May be directed to UnityPoint Hospice.Biography--
VETERAN
James Robert “Jim” McGrew, 90, of Waterloo died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home in Runnells. He was born September 16, 1925 in Sumner the son of Oren and Flossie (Jenkins) McGrew. He married Earleen L. Howard on July 3, 1948 in Waterloo.
Jim worked as an Auto Mechanic in several car dealerships for 45 years, retiring in 1988. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division during World War II. He was a member of the Becker-Chapman American Legion Post 138 and V.FW. Post 1623.
Survived by: his wife, Earleen of Runnells; three daughters, Martha (Steve) Etten of Grand Lake, Colorado, Jolyn Pilger of Runnells; Donna McGrew of Madison, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Orville, William “Bill” and Marvin McGrew and two sisters, Ethel Bishop and Elma Moch.
Source: Kearns Funeral Home website
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