group in Winterset. Jim enjoyed hunting, camping and riding his motorcycle. He was a talented woodworker who liked watching old movies and history programs. Above all else, Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who cherished nothing more than the time spent with his family.Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jo DeForest of Waukee; children, James DeForest of San Diego, CA; Jan (Sharon) DeForest of Des Moines; Jeff (Debbie) DeForest of Osceola; Joan (Darin) King of Ankeny; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren with one on the way; and sister, Patricia Farbacher of Glenshaw, PA; extended family and a host of friends.Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ed DeForest and Esther DeForest Barkhurst. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ochiltree.com/UserFiles/Tools/Obituaries/showObit.cfm?obitID=3340&keepThis=true