Birth date: Sep 21, 1932 Death date: Mar 10, 2017
James Herrick Chalstrom age, 84 of Ames, Iowa died at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames March 10, 2017. A gathering of friends and family will be 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Linc Read Obituary
As an adult I grew to know you and found your loving relationship with your wife a model for mine; your courage as you faced both disability and death inspired my willingness to engage in life fully; your demonstrated love towards me a stalwart fortress against those forces we all fight against In life. I will miss you Uncle Jim.
I didn't know Jim really well, but used to knit with him at the Library while he made hats for charity. He was a very kind and pleasant man. Sorry for your loss.
Marianne, Anne and David -
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of you all coming to visit. My parents adored you all - and loved all the time they were able to spend with you. And - Marianne - it was such a joy to see you and mom together at my wedding. She enjoyed that the most :-). All the Olson's thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Sending you all love,
Steph (Olson) Kind
Jim and I graduated from Estherville High School in 1950. This was long before the enlightened era of making public buildings accessible for those with handicaps. Classes were held on three floors, and I will always remember Jim climbing those steep flights on crutches. He never complained. He was a quiet hero. God speed, old friend.
Marianne and family - so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Many good memories from Highway Commission days and then seeing him at the Capitol in later years. Keep your memories close to your heart and he will always be with you.
James family,
I knew him from the DOT HQ in Ames; always friendly and always got "hello there" in the hallways from him.
Once I rode to Des Moines to a DOT event with him. Had a pleasant conversation with him.
My sympathies to you all on the loss of your husband, dad, and grandpa.
RIP JAMES.
May God comfort you now and in the days, months, and years ahead ;)
Our prayers are with you Anne. Big hugs to you. Dad is at peace now.
