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James Allan Herriott (1931-2015)

HERRIOTT, MAY, GOODELL, ENDERLE, LANDIS, SANDER

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 4/26/2015 at 10:36:58

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Obituary for James Allan Herriott

James A. Herriott was born on October 19, 1931 to Cleon and Velta (May) Herriott in Ackley, Iowa. Jim lived his childhood years in Chillicothe, Missouri, then graduated from Muscatine High School in 1949. Jim attended Iowa State University, graduating with his BS in Chemical Engineering in 1954. Following graduation from college, he served as a pilot in the United States Air Force. On June 14, 1959, Jim married Ann Goodell in Vinton, Iowa. Jim and Ann moved back to where Jim worked for the Ames Lab at Iowa State University. They made their home in Ames and raised their three children.

Over the years, Jim enjoyed serving in many roles: at Collegiate United Methodist Church, taking part in Civil Air Patrol, Toastmasters, and supporting ISU AFROTC. Following retirement, Jim and Ann visited many family and friends as they traveled around the country, attended numerous Elderhostels, and spent time at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. In 2012, he went on the inaugural Story County Freedom Flight to Washington D.C.

Jim passed away at 83 years of age on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Northcrest Retirement Community in Ames.

Jim is survived by his children, Beth (Gary) Enderle, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Paul (Kathy) Herriott, of Loveland, Ohio and Nancy (Leo) Landis, of Des Moines; his grandchildren, Austin Herriott, Anna Herriott, Julia Herriott, Lilly Herriott, Luke Enderle and Forrest Landis; and his sister, Pat (Keith) Sander, of Waukon.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Ann.

Jim’s family wishes to thank Dr. Debra Prow and staff at the Bliss Cancer Center, and the many caregivers at Northcrest Retirement Community.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Collegiate United Methodist Church or the Northcrest Retirement Community.

Memorial Service
MAR 26. 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Collegiate United Methodist Church
2622 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA, US, 50014

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