James Buschbom

James Andrew Buschbom Bushy, 59, of State Center died Friday March 5th, 2010 while under the care of Iowa River Hospice and his loving family. A celebration of James life will be held at 11AM Wednesday March 10th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice and the American Cancer Society. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for James and his family, phone 641-844-1234. Jim was born on May 5th, 1950 in Marshalltown to parents Andrew and Reta (Verdiner) Buschbom. He graduated from West Marshall in 1968. Jim then attended Marshalltown Community College, completing their program in Automotive Mechanics. On March 17th, 1972 Jim was united in marriage to Mary McDowell in State Center. They later divorced. After graduating from Marshalltown Community College, Jim worked at Jensen Ford for a couple of years. Jim went on to work for Pat Manning Chevrolet, Loots-Manning Chevrolet, Mike Manning Chevrolet, and Clemons. He was a known and accomplished mechanic for many years. Jim was a life-long resident of rural State Center. He liked stock car racing, reading, watching the History Channel, and all around tinkering. Jim was a great dad, grandpa, companion, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to celebrate Jims life is his companion of 20 years, Kathy Allenstein of State Center; his son Tony (Jenny) Buschbom of rural State Center, his daughter Christina Hopper of Melbourne; his grandchildren: Megan and Morgan Hopper, Kaylee Davis, Raegan and Reese Buschbom; his sister Juanita (Jerry) Witte, his brothers Dan Buschbom and Dave Buschbom; many nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. In death Jim has rejoined his grandparents and his parents.