JAMES “JIM” HORN
James “Jim” Horn
James “Jim” Horn
September 14, 1949 – November 8, 2016
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 67
James “Jim” Horn, 67 of Oskaloosa passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. James Stephen Horn, son of Alayos and Amelia (Fedal) Horn, was born September 14, 1949, in St. Louis, MO.
Jim was a 1967 graduate of Maplewood High School in Maplewood, Missouri. He married Dede Wells, September 9, 1972, in Oskaloosa. They made their home in Oskaloosa and Jim began his employment with 3M in Knoxville. He worked at 3M in the lab for 33 years, retiring in 2007.
Jim enjoyed nature and the out-of-doors and also enjoyed collecting various types of memorabilia. He had great compassion for children with special needs because of his brother’s and grandchildren’s special needs.
His family includes his wife, Dede of Oskaloosa; his children: James Horn of Oskaloosa and Katherine Horn; his grandchildren: Maria, Krusor, Rhiannon and Ella; and a sister, Judy Daniels of Texas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Horn.
Private family graveside funeral services will be held at Forest Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 1 p.m., Monday at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel; the family will be present from 4-6 p.m. to greet visitors.
Memorials may be made to Reese’s Rainbow, an adoption grant group for children with special needs.
