1930
James
2008
James D. Knudson Sr
March 16, 1930 — August 11, 2008
James "Jim" Knudson, Sr., 78, of Moline, died August 11, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.
A memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. with a visitation from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Jim was born March 16, 1930 in Ringstead, IA to Silas Perry and Zella Elnora (Boster) Knudson. He married Donna Engleman on August 23, 1952 in Mason City, IA.
Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 spending 16 months in Germany. When he left the Army he worked at Ametek, East Moline until the company closed. He then went on to work at Swan Engineering, Bettendorf until retiring in 1994. He worked part time at Swans for several more years. He received Master Machinist certificate September 22, 1979.
Jim's hobbies included fishing, camping, and gardening. He liked sports of all kinds especially baseball, basketball and football. He was a hard worker and a good provider.
He is survived by
Wife Donna
Children Ronny (Heather) Knudson Moline
Jim Knudson, Jr. Joliet, IL
Cindy (David) Sheil Moline
5 Grandchildren Venita (Sean) Granere Seattle, WA
Jacob (Sara) Palmer San Antonio, TX
Shelby Knudson Moline
Danny Knudson Joliet
Corynn Knudson Joliet
2 great grandchildren Gentri and Jadyn Granere Seattle
and one great grandchild soon to be born
Brothers Frank Little Rock, AK
Bobby Crocker, MO
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers and three nephews.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jim's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
A memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. with a visitation from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2008 at Homewood Evangelical Free Church, Moline. Inurnment will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. is assisting the family.
Jim was born March 16, 1930 in Ringstead, IA to Silas Perry and Zella Elnora (Boster) Knudson. He married Donna Engleman on August 23, 1952 in Mason City, IA.
Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 spending 16 months in Germany. When he left the Army he worked at Ametek, East Moline until the company closed. He then went on to work at Swan Engineering, Bettendorf until retiring in 1994. He worked part time at Swans for several more years. He received Master Machinist certificate September 22, 1979.
Jim's hobbies included fishing, camping, and gardening. He liked sports of all kinds especially baseball, basketball and football. He was a hard worker and a good provider.
He is survived by
Wife Donna
Children Ronny (Heather) Knudson Moline
Jim Knudson, Jr. Joliet, IL
Cindy (David) Sheil Moline
5 Grandchildren Venita (Sean) Granere Seattle, WA
Jacob (Sara) Palmer San Antonio, TX
Shelby Knudson Moline
Danny Knudson Joliet
Corynn Knudson Joliet
2 great grandchildren Gentri and Jadyn Granere Seattle
and one great grandchild soon to be born
Brothers Frank Little Rock, AK
Bobby Crocker, MO
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers and three nephews.
Online condolences may be expressed to Jim's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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