James 'Jim' Woodson

JAMES "JIM" H. WOODSON

Cedar Rapids

James "Jim" H. Woodson, 82, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, after a valiant fight with cancer. Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home and after 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jim was born July 28, 1935, to Howard and Lorraine Woodson, in Independence, Iowa. He graduated from Winthrop High School. Jim married Harlene Berry on Oct. 23, 1955. They remained together until her death on Feb. 7, 2011.

Jim was employed by Hy-Vee for over 40 years, mostly as a produce manager. After retirement and Harlene's death, he went back to work part time at the Edgewood Road store. Jim's greatest passion was the Iowa Hawkeyes. His basement was filled with Hawkeye memorabilia, including his Hawkeye Christmas tree and the jacket he spent years getting bowl patches sewn on the back for. Throughout his life he always said "Do not bury me in a suit! I want to buried in a Hawkeye sweatshirt!" His wish will be granted. Jim loved watching "American Pickers" and "Antiques Roadshow," as this reflected his love of antique collecting. Jim and Harlene bought and sold antiques at various shows around the Midwest throughout their marriage. His antique clock collection was his pride and joy. He also loved watching the Chicago Cubs on TV and going fishing so he could "drown some worms." He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 40 years.

Jim will be dearly missed by his family, Sherri Woodson (Leonard Huffman), Julie Woodson (Pam Jernigan), Scott Woodson and Jay Woodson (Sherri); and his three grandchildren, Sydney, Zach and Kayla Woodson. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Hulke; brother-in-law, Robert Berry; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Harlene; his parents; his younger sister, Kay Bowers; and brother-in-law, Lyle Hulke.

The family wish to thank all the staff and nurses at St. Luke's Hospital for their great care of our dad in his final weeks. The sixth floor hospice unit was especially caring in our time of need.

Dad: we will really miss you!!! Now you are with mom in heaven.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.

Memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice in memory of Jim.