James Frederick Shekleton
Jim Shekleton of Dunkerton age 71 passed away June 13, 2019 at his home after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. He was born March 1, 1948 in New Hampton the son of James and Veronica (Lansing) Shekleton. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1989. After he retired from the Navy he got his Commercial Drivers License and drove truck for the next 22 years. Jim would still be driving today if his health would have allowed it. He is survived by two sons; James (Brittney) Shekleton of Waldorf, MD and Ken Shekleton of Dunkerton, a daughter Bonnie (Craig) Mason of Sand Point, Idaho, three grandchildren; Debra Shekleton, Jason Shekleton and Sophia (Justin) Harmon, four great-grandchildren; David, Michael, Samantha and Christina Harmon, two brothers; Frank Shekleton of Sun City, FL, Vince (Dorothy) Shekleton of Fairbank, three sisters; Judy O’Connor of Independence, Ann Fairchild of Fertile, IA and Donna (Dan) Larsen of Hayfield, MN along with many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law Ken and Donna Shekleton, a sister and brother-in-law Cindy and Bob VanVors and a brother-in-law Jim Fairchild.
Visitation: 4:00-7:00 pm Wednesday June 19 and for one hour before services Thursday June 20 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank.
Funeral Services: 10:30 am Thursday June 20 at Woods Funeral Home.
Graveside Military Honors conducted by the United States Navy and Fairbank American Legion Fortsch Duffy Post 552.
Interment: Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Fairbank, Iowa.
Memorials: may be directed to the family for later designation.