James Tomlinson
December 29, 1962 — September 8, 2010
James E. Tomlinson, 47, of Eldora, IA died on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Following cremation, a memorial potluck and celebration of Jim’s life will be held beginning at 3 pm on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Boat Club in Steamboat Rock, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to Jim’s family.
Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora is in charge of the arrangements.
James Eric Tomlinson was born December 29, 1962 in Marshalltown, Iowa, son of James Floyd “Swede” and Judith Ann (Chase) Tomlinson.
Jim met the love of his life, Julie Ann McCormick, in 1978, and they have been together for 32 years, being united in marriage on August 31, 1990 in Eldora.
They have lived at their current residence south-west of Eldora for the past 20 years.
Jim was an experienced field arborist, owning and operating Tomlinson Tree Service for 30 years, with the last 20 working with his wife and sons.
Jim’s love of the outdoors was reflected in his work and also in his leisure, hunting and fishing with his family and many friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Julie; sons Austin and Travis of Eldora; sisters, Kelly (Tony) Goodknight of Eldora and Chris Thomlinson of Eldora; and brother, Mike (Rhonda) Thomlinson of Montgomery, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents.