James Ager Obituary
Jimmy was born April 7, 1959, in Council Bluffs, to Robert D. and Margaret A. (McShane) Ager and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1977. Jimmy worked as a supervisor for the City of Council Bluffs, just celebrating his 35th year on April 1st. He was united in marriage to Mary McDermott on May 23, 2008. We will remember Jimmy as an avid golfer and a person who loved his family and friends and his zest for life. Memberships include Eagles Club #104, Council Bluffs.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ager in 1967; mother, Margaret Ager January 9, 2012; and brother-in-law, Ernie Foster in 2001.
Jimmy leaves behind his wife, Mary; daughter, Kim Ager (Mim Aparo); grandchildren, Jaxson, Gianna and Audrey Aparo, all of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Mary Foster, of Council Bluffs; three step children, Brooke Jackson, of Chicago, Ill., Andrew McDermott and Karin Jackson, both of Harpers Ferry, W. Va.; nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Jimmy's life will be Sunday, April 21, 2013, at 2 p.m., at the Eagles Club, 1530 Ave F. Come and share stories, fun, laughter in remembering Jimmy. Family will direct memorials.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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Big Al's
April 24, 2013
Mary..so sorry for your loss..He will be missed
Greg Karst
April 23, 2013
Kim: I'm sorry for your loss. While I never had the chance to meet your father, if you are a reflection of him I'm sure he was a good man and will be missed.
missy
April 22, 2013
we will miss him.
Lou and Peg Clayton
April 21, 2013
Mary F & Family, We are thinking of you & are so sorry. Lou & Peg
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Tom & Liz Kephart
April 20, 2013
To Jimmy's Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom & Liz Kephart
April 20, 2013
To all of Jimmy's Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tim & Joan Dreager
April 20, 2013
To the Ager & Foster families,
We are thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Hard to believe that Jim is gone. But we know he is enjoying a golf game with Ernie now. We will keep you in our prayers.
Juan Benavides
April 20, 2013
i used to love going golfing with you and Steve every saturday morning.I really miss those days. You will be missed
Gary & Elsie McAvoy
April 19, 2013
Mary, We are so sad to hear the bad news. We are thinking of you and wish you the best.
SAMMY JO HUGHES
April 19, 2013
JIM, WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. AM THINKING OF YOU ALL.
LARRY & CINDY LEA
April 19, 2013
MARY & KIM AND FAMILY, WE ARE JUST SO SAD TO HEAR OF JIM'S PASSING..HE WILL BE MISSED, SUCH A NEAT FUN LOVING KIND OF GUY. IT WAS QUITE A SHOCK. PRAYS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU..
Monte and Shelley Williams
April 19, 2013
Mary, We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great person and the two of you were perfect together. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
Roger Hough
April 19, 2013
Will really miss you good buddy.
Nicki Simmons
April 19, 2013
Kim & Family -
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally Gallo
April 19, 2013
Mary and family ~
My deepest sympathy is with you.
Jim Findley
April 19, 2013
Mary my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Jim will be greatly missed
Paula Sass
April 18, 2013
Prayers for all of you! He will be missed
Love,
Paula and Kevin Sass
Shirley Chullino
April 18, 2013
To the Ager and Foster Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim will truly be missed you are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
barb hansen
April 18, 2013
Hold on to heaven he's smiling down at all from paradise!!! Sorry & god bless.
John & Laurie Blum
April 18, 2013
Mary,
We are so very sorry to here about Jimmy we all thought we would have a little more time with him but God must have had other plans. You know he never wanted for you or the family to worry about him or watch him suffer.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do or help you out with.
Love John and Laurie
April 18, 2013
Both Mary's and family. My sympathy and condolences to all. All are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom
April 18, 2013
All of our love and prayers to the family. So glad we had the opportunity to celebrate his birthday with him a couple of weeks ago. Dennis and Denise Gillette
April 18, 2013
so so sorry kimberly
Kristen & David Diaz & Family
April 18, 2013
Mary A, Mary F & Family -
You are in our thoughts & prayers. Jim was always upbeat & fun to be around. I really enjoyed our times golfing together.
Donna (Brown) Holz
April 18, 2013
Mary and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories together bring you some comfort in the future.
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