Heather James's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Ames, Iowa

Heather James

January 29, 1969 - September 6, 2025 (56 years old)

Ames, Iowa

Heather James's obituary , Passed away on September 6, 2025 in Ames, Iowa

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Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care

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Heather James

January 29, 1969 - September 6, 2025 (56 years old)

Ames, Iowa

Heather James Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Heather James in Ames, Iowa, who passed away on September 6, 2025, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Heather James to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Heather find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William James and Mary James. She is survived by: her siblings, Kevin James (Pearl You) of Mountain View, CA and Kara Hillhouse (Tony) of Lincoln, NE; her siblings' children, Ronan James-Estenson and Carmen Strauss (Aedan); and her extended family K. C..

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Collegiate Presbyterian Church (159 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014).

In lieu of flowers and other customary remembrances, Heather's family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to the Ames Animal Shelter and sent to the family's attention at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa, 50010.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grandon Funeral & Cremation Care



Fri

Nov 07

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Collegiate Presbyterian Church
159 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

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