James Eldon Tostenrud, 1955-2006

TOSTENRUD, MCMANNES, LIEKWEG, MANZEY, RODGER, BARNES, FULWILER, CARLENTINI

Posted By: Sharon K Hesebeck (email)
Date: 4/15/2013 at 19:15:23

James Eldon Tostenrud
Born: May 27, 1955
Died: August 16, 2006
Age: 51

SERVICES
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the Hope Lutheran Church in Everly, Iowa

OFFICIATING
Rev. Jim Mueller

CASKET BEARERS
Jeff Davis - Dan Ibberson, Rick Irgens - Lonnie Pedersen, VerDon Schmidt - Joel Stave

INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa

MILITARY SERVICES
American Legion Everett Boyles, Jr. Post #414
Everly, Iowa

James Eldon Tostenrud, the son of Eldon W. and Anita (McMannes) Tostenrud, was born May 27, 1955 in Estherville, IA. His childhood years were spent in Royal, IA, where he received his education, graduating from Clay Central High School in Royal. Following his schooling, he entered the military and served in the U.S. Air Force until his honorable discharge. Following his time in the military, he returned to Royal where he worked and began his career as a pilot.

Jim married Christine Liekweg on July 28, 1984 in Alexander, IA. Following their marriage, he continued his career as a pilot for 29 years. Jim flew as a corporate pilot and later as a commercial pilot. He was the Chief Pilot for Great Lakes Aviation and had spent the last six years flying as a First Officer for American Airlines. In 1990 Jim, Chris and their children moved to their farm home near Everly, IA. Jim loved his family, friends, flying, sailing and a good laugh. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Everly.

Jim passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in Everly at the age of 51. He was preceded in death by his parents: Eldon and Anita Tostenrud and two brother-in-laws, Paul Liekweg and Dale Manzey.

He is survived by his wife, Chris of rural Everly; two children: Hannah Christine and Carter James Tostenrud at home; one brother, Richard and his wife, Mary Ellen Tostenrud of Sioux Falls, SD; five sisters: Marcia and her husband, Darrell Rodger of Keokuk, IA, Nancy and her husband, Bruce Manzey of Eden Prairie, MN, Patricia and her husband, Thomas Barnes of St. Paul, MN, Mary and her husband, Judd Fulwiler of Des Moines, IA and Laura and her husband, Carl Carlentini of Spencer, IA; many other relatives and several friends and business associates who will cherish his love and friendship forever.

Warner Funeral Home of Spencer, IA

Interment in Riverside cemetery
 

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