Jim Tatta, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Midlands Living Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Jim was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 22, 1928, to Charlie and Elizabeth Tatta.
Jim attended Pierce and Bloomer grade school and then graduated in 1946 from Abraham Lincoln High School. He enrolled into Omaha University, after about a year, Jim felt he didn’t fit in there. He then enlisted into the United States Army and served 20 years total in the Iowa National Guard. He “got itchy feet”, and applied and was accepted into the FBI in Washington D.C where he became a fingerprint Analyst. Jim returned to Council Bluffs and started his 35-year career with the U.S. Postal Service as a carrier.
He met Genie Baird and talked her into a motorcycle ride, she loved it, and they eventually got married. To their union 3 beautiful girls were born, Rita, Lorna, and Marla.
In his free time Jim enjoyed reading, skiing, biking, and traveling.
Jim is survived by his daughter Rita (David) Larson, granddaughters, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, daughters Lorna Griffith and Marla Alexander, son-in-law Ronald Alexander.
Donations can be directed to the Harrison County Humane Society, in honor of Jim.
It was Jim’s wish to be cremated and have no services.
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My heart goes out to Jims family. Jim and I were very good friends and spent many years hanging out at Burger King. I loved his stories about all his travels. Jim was a very kind person and loved all animals. I will miss him 😢
Rip Jim my mom cleaned for Jim and I always liked listening to his Old story RIP Jim
Jim would stop in City Hall to pay his water bill. Jim always had a joke for us girls which we looked forward to each month. 💙 Rest In Peace Jim.
Pat and I met Jim over 27yrs ago at Burger King and have been friends ever since. We spent alot of time talking and sharing stories. We went to see him in the nursing home and was there the day before he passed. We held him and kissed him and told him it was ok and time to go see the lord
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