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In memory of
James "Jim" William Mathern
March 14, 1948 - July 18, 2023
Mar 14, 1948 - Jul 18, 2023
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$850.00
Raised by 11 people
Obituary
James William Mathern, 75, of Fairfield passed away peacefully with family on July 18 after a nine month battle with brain cancer.
Born on March 14, 1948, Jim grew up in Altoona and attended Southeast Polk schools. He was the son of Elzy Mathern, a WW2 Navy veteran, and Irene Mathern, an advocate for women’s education and athletics. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Seabees in 1966, where he was stationed in Antarctica and many …
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It was a pleasure working with James! He was a great man from what I knew of him. ❤️ my condolences to the family.
It was a pleasure working with James! He was a great man from what I knew of him. ❤️ my condolences…
It was a pleasure working with James! He was a great man from wh…
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Born
March 14th, 1948
Passed away
July 18th, 2023
Fairfield, IA
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Cause of death
Brain cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Behner Funeral Home & Crematory
Hospice care provided by
Hillcrest Hospice
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a gift to Seabee Memorial Scholarship Association.
$850.00
Raised by 11 people
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