James W. Madden
February 10, 2016
Jim Madden, 83, was born October 14, 1932, the son of Floyd and Maisie Madden. He passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on February 10, 2016.
Jim married Janice Beasley on August 29, 1952. He worked for Northwestern Bell for 38 years, retiring in 1989.
Jim is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Fred (Debbie) Madden, Joan (Steve) McWilliams and Jean (Roark) Horn; grandchildren, Shannon (Jon) Erb, Megan Horn, James Horn and Steven McWilliams, Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charlene Gee and a sister in infancy.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated toward a cause close to Jim’s heart.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cindy (Carter) Scieszinski
02/14/2016
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay and Jon Woods
02/14/2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We always think of your dad/grandpa with that great smile and good sense of humor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Much love,
Kay, Jon, Jake, and Bailey Woods
Ross and Cheri Sorensen
02/14/2016
Thinking obout you're family and keeping you all in our prayers. I remember a kind and gentle man who helped to raise a wonderful family.
Mike Beasley
02/14/2016
I was sure shocked when Tom called about Jim's passing. It is so hard to let go of a loved one. It seems like at times it isn't real. You almost think that they went for a walk and will be home shortly. I will always remember Jim's smile and his easy going demeanor on his journey through life. I bet he was a wonderful teacher at work. He was the kind of person that after talking with him you felt better about life. He seemed to take everything in stride and enjoy himself.
I don't think a person ever completely gets over loosing a spouse or parent. I still talk to Linda everyday and think at times she may still be around. I have found that phone calls can make a big difference when alone. If any of you would like to visit you are more than welcome to call..It takes away reality and reminds you of joys from the past. Linda's purse still sets the same place she always kept it. If I need something from it I always put it back in the same place. The boys think that is weird but I don't maybe someday I will move it.
I deliver flowers in 7 states and am in Des Moines quite often. I hope sometime I can spend the night up there and perhaps we could go out to dinner and have a good visit. I wish I could go to the service but I have to drive tomorrow.
I had better close for now. I sure enjoyed visiting with Joan it had been a long time since we talked. She reminds me of Jim.
Lots of love my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Give me a call or an Email anytime.
Love Mike
Mary Ann Carnock
02/11/2016
Aunt Jan, Fred, Joan and Jean. So many prayers for you at this tough time. Sorry for the loss. Uncle Jim was a one of a kind lovable man who will be greatly missed. We know he's in good company up there too, as to many of those he loved are already there waiting for him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help out. Love you all.