James L. Funderburk

James Leland Funderburk was born June 30, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harry and Cordelia (Hamilton) Funderburk. He passed away Monday, May 18, 2015 at the age of 84.

James graduated from East High School, class of 1949, and was an involved East High alumnus. He worked as a carpenter for Younkers, Inc. for over 40 years. His woodworking talents could be seen in the Younkers Tea Room. He was a member of the carpenters union for over 50 years. He enjoyed square dancing, snow skiing, woodworking, and he built fine furniture in his spare time. James loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a fondness for all children, who he affectionately referred to as his “little people.”

He is survived by his daughters, Jayne (Fred) Funderburk Grant, Jeri (Marshall) Funderburk Dedrick, and Jana Funderburk Conner; grandchildren, Fred (Alison) Grant, Erin (Bryan) Beil, Adam James Grant, Paige Grant, Lora (Emmanuel) Negrete, and Keri (Stuart) Bailey; great-grandchildren, Dyllin, Peytin, Brooke, Ahren James, Gabriella, Liviana, Cruz, Aleyah, and Brielle; nephew, Jim (Carolyn) Shaffer; as well as many other nieces, nephews, other family, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris and all of his siblings; he was the youngest of eleven.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. Private inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be directed to East High Alumni Association.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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