James Whitson Birdsall (Birdy) age 78, of Modale, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Modale, Iowa. James was born June 24, 1938 in Clarion, Iowa to Bert and Della Faye. (Kilbane) Birdsall. He grew up and lived the majority of his life in the Mondamin/Modale area. He was the youngest of 4 kids- Julia, Charles and Gloria. He passed away as he wanted at his home and peacefully near Modale, Iowa. He graduated from West Harrison High School in 1956. As a young man, he enjoyed racing cars at Sunset Speedway and welded most of his life. He loved a good joke loved to dance, socialize and spend time with his kids and grandkids. He was a hard worker and taught his kids to work hard also. He also spent a few years as a medic in the Army.
He is survived by his best friend-Pooch, his sister -Julia Miller, daughters Lorri Welch, Shelley Neill (Jeff), Teresa Lautrup (Brian) and Jami Fuller (Rob). Several grandkids- Kassandra Fourney, Zane Fourney, Whitney Neill, Ryan Fuller, Bret Fuller, Jessi Neill, Kody Lautrup, Jordan Neill, Chelsea Lautrup, Madison Lautrup and 2 great grandchildren-Payton Birnley and Jonathon Wessling. Several cousins, nieces and nephews.
He is proceeded in death by his parents-Bert and Della Faye Birdsall, Gloria Powell (sister), Charles Birdsall (brother), Jack Miller (brother in law), Sandra Strobehn (niece) and Keith Franke (son in law).
Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
In Loving Memory Of
James Whitson Birdsall
Born
June 24, 1938 Clarion, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
January 16, 2017 Modale, Iowa
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017
Hennessey Funeral Home
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Connie McWilliams
Musical Selections
“Grandpa told me so” “He Stopped Loving Her Today”
“Go Rest High On That Mountain” “Amazing Grace”
“I Can Only Imagine”
Honorary Bearers
Whitney Neill Chelsea Lautrup
Bret Fuller Jessi Neill
Madison Lautrup Kassandra Fourney
Casket Bearers
Jeff Neill Zane Fourney
Brian Lautrup Jordan Neill
Ryan Fuller Kody Lautrup
Robert Fuller Brian Birdsall
Final Resting Place
Calhoun Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Military Honors will be conducted by Modale Synder Imrie American Legion Post and Mondamin American Legion Post #378.
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