James Edwin Triplett (1934-2016)
TRIPLETT, SAWYER, HARKEN, SNYDER, MCMURCHIE, GRAY
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 3/4/2016 at 10:42:33
Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.
James Edwin Triplett was born October 9, 1934 to Dudley S. and Sarah (Sawyer) Triplett in Ames, Iowa. Jim was a 1952 graduate of Ames High School. He attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1956 with a electrical engineering degree. After graduating, he went to work for Hewlett Packard in Palo Alto, California as a design engineer. He returned to Ames in 1958. Jim went into business with his father at Triplett Real Estate and Insurance, which his grandfather originated.
He was a prominent real estate businessman in Ames. He was the president of the Ames Board of Realtors in 1963 and again in 1986. He received the Dudley S. Triplett Award for honesty during his years in real estate.
Jim was a 53 year member of the Ames Noon Rotary. He was a lifetime member of EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) and Antique Aircraft Association. Jim was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and was an active member of the fraternity since his days at Iowa State University.
Jim had many passions. His love of building airplanes was known throughout the Ames area. He built three airplanes during his lifetime and helped restore many others. He enjoyed building live steam engines, and model boats and airplanes.
Jim passed away February 4, 2016 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
Jim is survived by his wife, Carole Sue Mofle Triplett of Ames; his children, TJ Triplett (Carol), Burlington, WI and Elizabeth Triplett Harken (Brad), Hiawatha, IA, Kevin (Natalie) Snyder, Wetumpka, AL, Kelley McMurchie (Alan), Minneapolis, MN, Gregg Gray (Sherri), Bonita Spring, FL.; and grandchildren, Sarah, Benny, Tanner, Maddi, Leslie, Amy, Dalton and Jessica.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Matthew Triplett; and also by his wife, Sherry Triplett, who died in 1995.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to: Ames Rotary Scholarship Foundation, c/o Jim Smith, Treasurer, 1514 Little Blue Stem Court, Ames, Iowa 50014 (memo "James Triplett" on check) or Israel Hospice House.
Celebration of Life
FEB 13. 11:00 AM
Reiman Gardens
1407 University Blvd
Ames, IA, US, 50010Graveside Service
FEB 13. 02:30 PM
Ames Municipal Cemetery
310 E 9th St.
Ames, IA, US
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