James Garland Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Garland of Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away on March 19, 2026, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy James leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Garland and Ramona Garland (Pecenka); and his brother John Garland. He is survived by: his stepson Nathan Garland Wolff of Culpeper, Virginia; his grandson Ethan Wolff; and his siblings, Jeff Garland (Shelly) of Waterloo, Brooke Schaefer of Michigan, Judy Opperman (Ron) of Waterloo and Kathy Graham of Dunkerton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family James M. "Jimmy" Garland.