Dr. James Patrick "Jim" Redmond 1945 - 2022

REDMOND, MCATEE, MEYER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 1/9/2023 at 14:06:38

SIoux City Journal
19 October 2022

Dr. James Patrick "Jim" Redmond, 77, passed away after a battle with dementia on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel, 3220 Stone Park Blvd., in Sioux City, with a time of sharing at 7 p.m. Family members are welcome to the first viewing at 4 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 2223 Indian Hills Drive. The casket will be open from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. There will be a short graveside service afterward. Light lunch will be served at the church after the burial service, approximately one hour after mass.

Jim was born in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 22, 1945, the third son of John Nicholas and Mary Isabelle (McAtee) Redmond. Four younger siblings joined the dynamic family. After graduating from Lewis University in only three years, he married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Meyer. Jim received his PhD in English Literature from Purdue while he and Barb added three children to their family. He then taught at Murray State University before joining the faculty at Briar Cliff College in 1976.

Jim was a true Renaissance man who enjoyed the arts, sports, and travel. He was a beloved teacher of English, serving as Chair of the English Department and participating actively in school functions for over 30 years. His teaching and guidance also extended to his children. He encouraged their curiosity and took them on many adventures. He loved music and never passed up the chance to dance. He was always quick to volunteer when parent coaches were needed. He enjoyed every day to the fullest and frequently scheduled more activities than it was possible to do. Although he had sight in only one eye, he never let that slow him down. He played basketball and went on RAGBRAI several years.

God must have known of Jim's love for raising kids because just as they were getting ready to be empty-nesters another son was born to the family. The coaching, teaching, and traveling continued. Soon after, he began to welcome grandchildren into the family. Jim was known for being the one to schedule multiple activities (more than could be accomplished in one day). Jim's love of nature was passed on to his children and grandchildren. He wanted to secure the environment for the enjoyment of all, and was an active member of the Sierra Club for over 30 years.

Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara; children Cecilia (Andy) Norris, Mary Patricia (Jarrod) Paulsen, Jim (Angela) Redmond, and Michael (Aunum Akhter) Redmond; grandchildren Aileen, Alec, and Carly Norris, Mia Babcock, and Nicholas, Taylor, and Ethan Redmond; brothers Jack (Marcia) Redmond, and Bill (Shirley Raye) Redmond; sisters Cathy (Nick) Feltz, and Betty Redmond; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Ed; sister Pat; and pets Buckles, Saturn, and Miles.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Northwest Iowa Chapter Sierra Club or Briar Cliff University.