White, James Lee 1946 - 2023

WHITE, BLAND, JENSEN, MCINTYRE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2024 at 16:07:23

James Lee White, 76, of Ridgeway, Iowa, passed away on Friday March 31st 2023 at his home.

James “Jim”, son of Charles and Velma (Bland) White, was born in Cresco, Iowa on September 8th, 1946. He graduated from Crestwood High School in 1964.

After graduating high school he worked as a farm hand on Hurst farms and tried an apprenticeship in carpentry. Jim soon realized that he wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps and become an auto mechanic. He went on to run his own gas station, Jim’s DX in Cresco. Jim also worked for the Howard-Winneshiek School District driving buses, working as a mechanic and later on became a bus dispatcher. He later went on to work at Stapelkamp’s Stoplight Standard gas station as a mechanic. In the early 90’s Jim began working for the Winneshiek Co-Op, as a mechanic and sprayer. He spent most of his time at the Burr Oak location and he later retired in 2008.

Throughout his work life as a mechanic, Jim developed his love and passion for farming. Jim took extra time and care to tend to his fields. He enjoyed driving his tractors. His love for John Deere ran deep, if it wasn’t green and yellow, it wasn’t worth your time or money. His devotion for green and yellow carried on into his love for the Green Bay Packers. Closely following the Packer’s success each season.

Jim enjoyed many things in life, at a young age he was hooked on racing. Whether it was drag racing or driving a stock car, he earned numerous trophies. Jim also enjoyed the challenge of building better and faster cars. All of his life, he was a diehard Chevrolet fan!

He loved spending his time outdoors; he enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially with friends. Throughout his whole life, Jim enjoyed listening to classic rock. With new technology, it made it easy for him to listen to the music that he loved and it brought him joy everyday.

During recent years, he truly appreciated all of his friends that came to visit him at his home.

Jim is survived by his daughter Melissa (Steve) Jensen of Cresco, Iowa; grandchildren: Breannah (Mike) Jensen of Cresco, Iowa, Nicole Jensen of Waucoma, Iowa and Joshua Jensen of Cresco, Iowa; great-grandchildren Sophia and Emmalynn McIntyre along with many cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Charles White; mother Velma (Bland) White; as well as his best friend and beloved dog, Buddy.

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database