In loving memory of

James Clyde Grandon
May 8, 1935 - July 9, 2015

James C. "Jim" Grandon age 80, of Waterloo, died Thursday, July 9, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. A gathering of friends and family will be Monday, July 13, from 4 - 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Bible Church, 125 S. Orchard, Cedar Falls, Iowa. A celebration of life service will be Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m. with a gathering time one hour before the service at Trinity Bible Church in Cedar Falls. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo.
Jim Grandon was born May 8, 1935, in New Hartford, Iowa the son of Clyde and Evelyn (Sells) Grandon. He grew up on a farm northwest of New Hartford and graduated from New Hartford High School in 1952. At the age of 14 he went to work at Heert's Grocery. During his senior year of high school he assisted his father with the farming as his father was ill, and also worked at Altstadt and Langlas Bakery in Waterloo. On August 8, 1953 he married Marilyn Kenyon in Waterloo and the couple have lived in their current home since 1955. Jim went to work for the Waterloo Community Schools in 1960, as a custodian and as the years weaved and waned he moved to the warehouse, later taking on the supervision of the distribution of the food service program, central storeroom, and custodians. He retired after 36 years of service in 1996. Jim was a past leader of Boy Scout Troop 170 which met at the Open Bible Church in Waterloo. He spent many summers at Ingawanis Boy Scout Camp. He was a member of Trinity Bible Church where he has been involved in the Awana's program with fifth and sixth grade boys. He was named Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa 'Big of the Year' of 2014, for the mentoring he has done with his little brother, and also received the Mayor's Volunteer Award in 2015. Jim was interested in young people, searching them out and taking time to have a genuine conversation whether it was a grandchild, a church member or a young person with a need for adult conversation.
Jim is survived by his wife, "my Bride" Marilyn Grandon of Waterloo, his sons and daughters in law, Dave and Mary Grandon of Jefferson, Paul and Renee Grandon of Evansdale, Tim and Kim Grandon of Ames, Tom and Linda Grandon of Olathe, Kansas and Joel and Luann Grandon of Marion, grandchildren, Rachelle (Joe), Rebecca (Ken), Jonathan (Liz), Charlotte (Chris), Aaron (Katie), Charmaine (Mark), Reuben, Nolan, Curtis, Brodee, Erica, Kyle, Neal, Sam. Seven great grandchildren, sisters, Sharon (Andrew) Schipper, and Dorothy (Doug) Freeseman.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Trinity Bible Church, 125 S. Orchard Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 or North East Iowa Food Bank, 1605 Lafayette Street, P.O. Box 2397, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-2397
Online condolences may be directed to: wwwgrandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Tributes

Jean Cleverley wrote on Jul 22, 2015:

"Dear Tim and Kim, You are I my thoughts as you grieve the loss of your father. I am saying Aaron prayer for you and your family."

Cheryl Hartz wrote on Jul 14, 2015:

"Sending heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire family as you mourn Jim's passing, while at the same time rejoice in his entry to Heaven to meet his God and Savior face to face. Jim exemplified the passage, "let the little children come to him," and many were blessed because of it."

Jean Langeland wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"John and I were sorry to read about the loss of your dad, Tim. You and Kim have provided so much empathy and support for others who have experienced the loss of a parent. We want you to know that we send you our empathy and support for you in your loss."

Dan and Joyce (Anderson) Schares wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"Our deepest sympathy to all of the Grandon Family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all."

The Keeches wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"Our condolence in the lost of your father. Remember the good times."

Dan & Carol Knutson wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

"Tim & Kim, Our hearts are with you and your family as you celebrate your Dad's life."

Bill and Jo Kinrade wrote on Jul 13, 2015:

" To Tim and Kim Our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Bill and Jo Kinrade"

Loretta Roe, Ottumwa wrote on Jul 12, 2015:

"To Marilyn and family, Please except my condolence in your beloved Jim's passing. He was a great husband and father. "

Kent and Nancy Troyer wrote on Jul 11, 2015:

"While our hearts ache for your loss we rejoice in his reward. His faith amplified a personal desire to bless the lives of everyone he encountered. He blessed my siblings and me before we were old enough to realize it. His example...as we grew up... will forever be a part of who I am. May God comfort your entire family during this time of loss."

Kent Kenyon wrote on Jul 11, 2015:

"To my Aunt Marilyn and Cousins David,Paul,Tim,Tom and Joel: A time to mourn Jim's passing, celebrate his life so well lived, and cherish many fond memories of a kind and gentle man. May God's peace be with you as you remember Jim and send him on to his reward in heaven."

Ed Hendrickson wrote on Jul 10, 2015:

"Dear Tim and family, My sympathies to you at this very difficult time. "