James Haskovec
March 5, 1950 ~ October 8, 2013
James F. Haskovec age 63 of Charles City, IA died Tuesday, October, 8, 2013, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday October 14, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Nashua with Pastor Okitakoyi Lundula presiding. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with Brad Bilharz, Kara Graham, Jose Carrizales, Joan Graham, Bob Graham and Les Graham serving as pallbearers. The U.S. flag will be presented by the Nashua V.F.W. Post.
Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the services at church on Monday.
Hugeback Johnson Funeral Home - Olson Chapel in Nashua is in charge of arrangements.
James F. Haskovec was born March 5, 1950, in New Hampton, IA, the son of LaVern and Jean (Robinson) Haskovec. At an early age the family moved to Cedar Falls where Jim received his education and later graduated from the Parkersburg High School. On December 1, 1968, he entered the United States Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged on April 7, 1970. On June 12, 1982, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, he married Sharon Graham. The couple lived and worked in North Carolina and Texas until moving back to Iowa in 1988. They lived in several Iowa communities until making Charles City their home in 2003. In his free time, Jim enjoyed time on his motorcycle, fishing, collecting cast-iron toys, camping and woodworking.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Charles City; three children, Tonya Hightower, Sheree Harper and Brian Haskovec; a step-son, Brad (Pam) Powers of Waverly; six grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Dolores Graham of Nashua; one brother, David (bonnie) Haskovec of Marshallburg, NC; two sisters, Eunice Richmond and Margaret (Roger) Harper all of Beaufort, NC; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Bob Graham.
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Jim was my regional elder, and then Bishop with UCFM Ministries. MORE than that, he was/is a close FRIEND! We stayed in contact even after his health did not permit him to function at UCFM. In our day when values and friendships shift like the wind, I always knew where I stood with James
I knew Brother Jin from United Christian Faith Ministries. We had many talks over the years. He never ceased to be a blessing to those of us who listened to his God given wisdom and experience his warmth. Jim will be missed, but we will lhonor him in our hearts as we continue to minister. Sharon, may you and your family be at peace, secure in the knowlege that Jim is in the presence of Jesus, eternally well and happy, enjoying the reward God has for each of His servants. And may you know joy in precious memories, and fellowship with those who love you. Be blessed.
One of the kindest, most generous, caring individuals I have ever known. Jim and Sharon have always been there when we needed a hand. We’ve enjoyed sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners with them for a number of years, and even my grandkids ran up to him with HUGS! A true shining star that will be greatly missed by many! Barb Duckett
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Sharon so sorry for your loss, may god wrap his arms around you and your family in this time of sorrow
Margaret lit a candle in memory of James F Haskovec
A million times we’ve missed you, A million times we’ve cried, If our love could have saved you, You never would have died. Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say, Our dearest one, We have loved you In a very special way. A light is from our household gone A voice we love is stilled, A place is vacant in our home Which never can be filled. Twas hard to part with one so dear We little thought the time was near Farewell, dear one, your life is past Our love for you To the end will always last. Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has given me relief So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand in your hearts I’ve only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of you. Don’t think of him as gone away~ His journey’s just begun, Life holds so many facets~ This earth is only one…. Just think of him at peace and resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of him as living In the hearts of those he touched…. For nothing loved is ever lost~ And he was loved so much. In loving memory of my brother James Haskovec BABY SISTER MARGARET
I didn’t know him but Eunice was my fathers Aunt and she came to visit us in Or. when I was a child. I’m so sorry for your loss
David Haskovec lit a candle in memory of James F Haskovec
Big Brother, you are dearly missed, although we are all grieving, we are also at peace knowing that you are with the Lord and your years of pain and suffering are finally over, rest in peace and know you will always be in our hearts. David
On behalf of James Haskovec family, we would like to give you our condolences. I have many great memories of our families getting together for different activities and holidays when we were children. The good Lord has taken Jimmy home with Him now and he will not have to suffer anymore. May God be with you all. Joe and Sharon Haskovec.