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James Arnold Obituary
June 17, 1948 - June 15, 2025
James Paul Arnold, 76, of Webster City, IA passed away Sunday, June 15 at Van Diest Medical Center.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church 1229 Kathy Lane, Webster City, IA from 5 to 7 p.m. A Funeral service will be held Friday, June 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 11 a.m., The family has chosen Boman Funeral Home (www.bomanfh.com) to care for their needs.
Jim was born on June 17, 1948, at Methodist Hospital in Sioux City, IA. He was raised in Holly Springs, IA on a farm and loved living in the country. His fondest memories were helping his dad farm and raise hogs. He was very involved in 4-H and FFA. On September 14, 1985, he married Dee Anna Brown at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA. They raised three daughters in Webster City, IA.
Jim worked for over 25 years at the Sioux City stockyards soliciting livestock throughout the midwest, Arkansas, Montana and North Dakota. He left the business of sales when the stockyards declined and moved to Webster City in 1997. Jim continued his work in the swine industry until 2011 when he retired. Jim was a storyteller and never forgot a name. Some of the things he loved to talk about were racing cars and motorcycles when he was young. Jim cherished his life on the farm with his wife and three daughters. He loved teaching them how to garden and raise various 4-H animals. It brought him immense happiness to pass these qualities on to his girls and now grandkids. In later years. Jim and Dee enjoy traveling the open road. Most recently they've gone to Montana and Idaho. Winter of 2023 they traveled to Florida for 3 weeks. The last trip will be forever remembered as his whole family enjoyed time in Galena, IL.
He is survived by his loving wife Dee Arnold, children; Jaime Murphy of Webster City, Amanda (Jeff) Fortune of Stratford, Kelsey Arnold of Webster City, grandchildren; Blakelee and Tucker Murphy, Kylee and Colton Fortune, Nolan and Elliot (Arnold) Smith. Jim was preceded in death by parents Eldon "Huck" and Lola Arnold, sisters; Vickie (Arnold) Knaack and Anna Farrand. Jim was blessed in finding his biological family. Siblings; Gloria Cartee, Anna Farrand (deceased), Joe Banta, Michelle Kester, Lynn Jensen and Marvin Jensen.
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Steve Arnold
June 19, 2025
Dee and Family,
My deepest sympathy in your loss. Jim and I shared many wonderful times together growing up near and around Holly Springs and Sloan.
God's Blessings and Love,
Steve Arnold - cousin
Lynda Harris
June 18, 2025
My deepest sympathies to Jim's family. I worked with Jim at Wagner, Garrison and Abbott at the Stockyards. Jim was a great co-worker and good friend. I am sure his family will deeply miss him.
Chari Schlotman
June 18, 2025
Dee, I´m so sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. Jim always had a smile on his face! Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family Chari Schlotman
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