James Douglas French's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2020 in Forest City, Iowa

James Douglas French

May 22, 1939 - January 15, 2020 (80 years old)

Forest City, Iowa

James Douglas French's obituary , Passed away on January 15, 2020 in Forest City, Iowa

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James Douglas French

May 22, 1939 - January 15, 2020 (80 years old)

Forest City, Iowa

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James Douglas French Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 15, 2020 we had to say goodbye to James Douglas French (Forest City, Iowa), born in Panora, Iowa. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Douglas French to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John S and Hazel D. (Whistler); his sister Eleanor Fiala; and his grandchildren, Mike French and Lisa White.

He is survived by : his wife Connie of Forest City; his children, Dennis French (Lee) of Maple Grove, MN, Denise Shamlin (Kelly) of Benton, AR, Sheila White (Rod), Angela Kobriger (Gary) of Madison, WI, Shannon Myers (Matt) of Boone, IA and Heather O'Neill (Patrick) of Clear Lake, IA; his grandchildren, Rick Neumann (Haley), Rachael Neumann (Levy), Drew Cox (Erica), Donnie Shamlin (April), Amanda Cox, Richard Shamlin, Melissa Boehmke (Aaron), Kelly Clifton (Reid), Anthony White, Ashlea Garrison (Nick), Adam Kobriger (Torrie), Stephanie Lautelaude (Danny), Nathan Chapman (Jessica), Matthew O'Neill and Sean O'Neill; and his brother Bill French. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, and great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cataldo Funeral Home



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Jan 19

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First Baptist Church
18505 IA-9, Forest City, IA 50436

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Jan 19

Celebration of life

First Baptist Church
18505 IA-9, Forest City, IA 50436

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