James Joseph Moreland Sr.

James Joseph Moreland, Sr., 83, of Sanborn, NY, entered into rest on Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Odd Fellow and Rebekah Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Lockport, NY. Born on October 24, 1924 in Bannock, OH, he was the son of the late James Levi and Carrie (Baker) Moreland. On October 5, 1946 he married the former Dorothy G. Swendsen. Mr. Moreland attended schools in Ohio and came to Niagara Falls in 1943. James served in the United States Army, during World War II, in the 82nd Airborne Division, as well as the Glider Infantry from April 6, 1943 until his honorable discharge on January 25, 1946. For 50 years he worked as a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local #463. Mr. Moreland retired in 1981. Mr. Moreland was a member of the Red Jacket Mason Lodge #642. James served as Past President for the Lockport Shrine Club. He was also a member of the Ismailia Shrine Club, where he rode motorcycles in their Motor Corp. Mr. Moreland also rode in the Motorcycle Patrol called the Civil Defense. James graciously took many crippled children to the Shrinners Hospital in Erie, PA. Sadly, among the many children were his two grandsons. He enjoyed motorcycles, landscaping and, most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren.In addition to his beloved wife, Dorothy of 61 years, Mr. Moreland is survived by three children, Jacklin (Gary) Wendt of Tuscaloosa, AL, James Joseph (Shirley) Moreland, Jr. of Pendleton, NY and Brenda (Patrick) Khoury of Sanborn, NY; 11 grandchildren, Jason, Garrett, Jeremy, Micah, Valery and Victoria Wendt, James III and Joseph Moreland, Stephen and Christa Lands and Harley Sposito; five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one son-in-law, Dale Lands; seven brothers and sisters, Martha (late Dale) Fisher, Pearl (late Lester) Berricklow, Charles (late Margaret) Moreland, Helen Jackson, Bertha (late Walter) Duvall, Woodrow (late Stella) Moreland and Lorraine (late Frank) Faccini. Friends may call on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14th at 11:00 AM, with Gilbert Khoury officiating. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.Sign guest register at www.ottoredanz.com.