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James Douglas Sprague
1952 - 2017
James Douglas Sprague
1952 - 2017
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James Sprague Obituary
James Sprague, age 64, passed away 6-14-2017 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on 11-12-1952 to Don and Donna Sprague in Fort Dodge Iowa and graduated from Riverside High School before attending Iowa State University. He worked in several of the family restaurants before getting into machining and eventually opened, owned, and operated Lakes Machine Company until retiring. Jim was a loving father, son, brother, papa, and friend. Jim enjoyed loud music, good food, bad jokes, storytelling, and playing games with friends and family. He will always be remembered for his sarcasm, quick wit,sense of humor, perseverance and love of food. Jim is preceded in death by mother Donna, father Don, and brother Jack as well as countless cherished pets. Jim is survived by son Jaymeson and wife Kathy and their two children Benjamin and Nicholas. Daughter Jessica and significant other Jason Murray as well as his sisters, brother and friends. In lieu of flowers, it was Jim's wish that donations be made to a local animal shelter or Special Olympics.
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Authelia England
August 12, 2017
To the family, heartfelt sympathy and condolences..I knew your father as an online friend only, but he touched my life immensely. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
To Jim, My kind, humble, funny, compassionate, Friend. I am honored to have known you. Your sarcastic tones were so wasted on me, because I knew your heart. Thank you for being my friend, for the hours we spent exchanging laughter, music, thoughts, stories, life. You will not be forgotten. With much love, Ali.
Shelly Saunders
June 18, 2017
It was a pleasure to know you and Jessica. I will never forget all of the stories, all of the laughs as well as the tears we shared. You will always be seen as larger than life in my eyes. See you on the other side big guy.
Kathy and Dick Sturm
June 18, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Jim.
Gaylene Palmer
June 16, 2017
I am such a blessed person to have gotten to know Jim and various members of his family. It was my first job, as a teenager. Little Pigs in Sioux City, Ia. What great memories! Godspeed and blessings for Jim and his family.
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June 16, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. I started working with Jim when I was 19 years old, and he was a tremendous help to a young woman who didn't have a clue as to what she was doing! His patience was endless! My favorite memories are the conversations we would have over lunch; he was so intelligent and had a wealth of knowledge on so many topics. Always left the breakroom having learned something thought provoking. He was an amazing man, and will be sorely missed! Kathy Wood (Spirit Lake, IA)
Ken & Gloria Mills
June 16, 2017
may our Lord and savior open the Pearly gates of heaven for Jim! We are so sorry for your loss! Let us know if,there's anything we can do! may your Dad rest in peace,no more suffering! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God's blessings always , Love yous, ken& Gloria, Matthew
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