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Visitation will be Friday, November 15, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 P.M. at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA). The memorial service will be Saturday, November 16th, at 11:00 A.M. also at the funeral home. The family is hosting a luncheon to follow at 1425 NW Hugg Dr. in Polk City, IA from 1:00-5:00 PM.
Jim was born in Davenport, IA to Marian and David Williams on July 29, 1955. One of his favorite childhood memories was a fishing trip in Canada with his dad. He graduated from Urbandale High School in 1973 where he made lifelong friends.
After high school he graduated from DMACC with a degree in Automotive Mechanics. Jim owned and operated Midwest Mufflers & More for 42 years in Ankeny. He took great pride in taking care of several generations of families over the years.
Jim met the love of his life, Charmaine, in 1977 at a friend's house in Des Moines, IA. Jim and Chae were married July 14, 1979. They had the joy of having three daughters Meghan, Michelle, and Nicole. During their marriage Jim and Chae enjoyed holidays with family, boating in the Ozarks, hosting parties, playing cards, and spending time with their grandchildren. They enjoyed many tropical vacations and cruises. One of their favorite trips was a two-week road trip in an RV through Colorado in 2020. Jim had a firm handshake, a zest for life, and a lot of cool cars over the years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Charmaine; three daughters, Meghan (Jarrod) Ruckle, Michelle (Josh) Okland, and Nicole Williams; four granddaughters, Ella Ruckle, Julia Ruckle, Elin Okland, and Lonna Ruckle; four grandsons, James Ruckle, Evan Ruckle, Kingsley Okland, and Austin Ruckle; sister, Sandy (Larry) Stevenson and his beloved pets, Mila and Josie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marian and David Williams, and step father, Clayton Bakke.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the PKD Foundation at www.pkdcure.org
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Jill Sudak-Allison
November 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Love, Jill, Mike, David & Jack Allison
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