1920
James
2017
James Snook
March 11, 1920 — December 22, 2017
James M. Snook, 97, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Geneseo, passed away Dec. 22, 2017, at his residence at Mill Pond.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Honor Flight.
James was born March 11, 1920, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of James and Mabel Snook. He graduated from Ottumwa High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was able to take part in the Honor Flight in 2009. James married Betty J. Arnold June 7, 1941, in Lancaster, Mo. She passed away in October of 1990.
He worked as a business owner of Bill's Body Shop in Moline for over 30 years and farmed west of Geneseo. After his wife's death he moved to Iowa and lived on a farm outside of Moulton. James enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and was an avid fisherman all of his life. He enjoyed watching all sports, but especially the Cubs and was thrilled to live to see them win the World Series. Most importantly, he loved sharing all of his memories and life experiences with his family. He was very thoughtful, always remembering each family members birthday with a card or call, regardless of age.
Survivors include his children, Jack (Marilyn) Snook, Colona, Melvin (Angie) Snook, Geneseo, Carol (Arvid) Hagberg, Geneseo, Arnie (Carole) Snook, Ankeny, and Janine (Al) Erickson, Geneseo; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
James was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, sisters and one grandson.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Schroder Mortuary in Colona. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the Honor Flight.
James was born March 11, 1920, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of James and Mabel Snook. He graduated from Ottumwa High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was able to take part in the Honor Flight in 2009. James married Betty J. Arnold June 7, 1941, in Lancaster, Mo. She passed away in October of 1990.
He worked as a business owner of Bill's Body Shop in Moline for over 30 years and farmed west of Geneseo. After his wife's death he moved to Iowa and lived on a farm outside of Moulton. James enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and was an avid fisherman all of his life. He enjoyed watching all sports, but especially the Cubs and was thrilled to live to see them win the World Series. Most importantly, he loved sharing all of his memories and life experiences with his family. He was very thoughtful, always remembering each family members birthday with a card or call, regardless of age.
Survivors include his children, Jack (Marilyn) Snook, Colona, Melvin (Angie) Snook, Geneseo, Carol (Arvid) Hagberg, Geneseo, Arnie (Carole) Snook, Ankeny, and Janine (Al) Erickson, Geneseo; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
James was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, sisters and one grandson.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Snook, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 15
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors