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Corwin, James 'Jim' D.
James “Jim” D. Corwin, 77, of Iowa City, died at his home Tuesday, March 2, 2010, following a brief illness. Memorial services to celebrate Jim's life will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Coralville United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Doug Williams officiating. Inurnment will be in the columbarium at Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lensing Oak Hill, 210 Holiday Rd., Coralville, where a Masonic service will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the Coralville United Methodist Church or to Camp Courageous.
Jim was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Marion, Iowa, the son of James and Blanche Remington Corwin. He was raised in Anamosa. Jim received his bachelor's degree in speech from the University of Iowa. Jim lettered in fencing at the University of Iowa. From 1953 to 1955, he served in the U.S. Army. On June 2, 1963, he married Barbara Becvar in Marion. Jim and Barbara were longtime residents of Monticello, where Jim was a cashier at the Monticello State Bank for 37 years. In 1995, he and Barbara moved to Iowa City.
Jim served on the boards of the Monticello school system and Junior Achievement. He was past president of the Jones County I Club, the Monticello and Iowa City Lions Club, Jaycees, past treasurer of the Camp Fire Girls, and member of the Monticello Masonic Lodge and Order of Eastern Star. Jim was a volunteer at the Iowa City Senior Center and played in the New Horizons Band and Swing Band. He served on the University of Iowa Board of Women's Athletics “Iowa Plus Board” and the Speak Up Program. In 1997, Jim received the Governor's Award for his volunteerism. Jim was an avid supporter of University of Iowa athletics. He especially enjoyed football, wrestling and all women sporting events.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Janelle (Christopher) Roberts, and granddaughter, Cortland “Coco” Roberts, both of Iowa City; his sister, Bettymae Ketelsen of Marion; and nephew, Kim (Susi) Ketelsen, and niece, Jana (Ray) Carson, both of Marion.
He was preceded by his parents; and his wife, Barbara in 2004.
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