James R. Snapp

James R. Snapp, age 92, of Council Bluffs, Iowa and formerly of Carson, Iowa, passed away on December 21, 2008 at the Risen Son Care Center in Council Bluffs.

James Raymond Snapp, one of three children of Winnie A. (Monfort) and Lawrence Joshua Snapp, was born on October 7, 1916 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada. When James was young, his family moved to Carson, Iowa where he attended school. While in high school, he enjoyed theater, which continued to be a lifetime enjoyment. James graduated from Carson High School in 1934 and farmed in the Carson area.

Jim married Catherine Aileen Coons on February 3, 1942 in Tarkio, Missouri. They made their home in Carson and were blessed with six children, James David, twins Jerry Lynn and Terry Lynn, Jeanne Louise, Susan Rae and Mona Kay. On June 1, 1942, Jim joined the U.S. Army, serving in World War II as a radio operator for General George S. Patton. After the war, James returned home to farm with his father and began a television repair business with Merrill "Red" Houser in Macedonia, Iowa. Eventually Jim left farming to work full-time at the TV repair business when it moved to Carson. He later became a hi-speed tape duplicator at Leo Calvin Tape Duplicating in Council Bluffs, Iowa and continued to work in that capacity for the new owners, Trans American United Artists until his retirement.

Jim served his community as a member of the Carson American Legion Post 556. He became county commander for the Legion and was a member of the Last Man's Club-556. Jim enjoyed being an amateur radio operator under his Call License WA~NHX.

On November 13, 1997, Jim and Una Mae (Chancellor) Aukland were married in Macedonia, Iowa and made their home in Council Bluffs. James's family grew to include Una Mae's adult children, Connie McClain and Gary Aukland and their families.

Jim passed away on December 21, 2008 at the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, at the age of 92 years, 2 months and 14 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son Terry Snapp; daughter Susan Snapp; granddaughter Heather Renae Snapp; an infant sister; his 10 year old brother, David Lloyd Snapp; first wife, Catherine Snapp; and stepdaughter Connie McClain. Jim is survived by his wife of 11 years, Una Mae Snapp of Council Bluffs; children, David Snapp and wife Evelyn of Altoona, IA, Jerry Snapp of North Aurora, IL, Jeanne Snapp-Kitzmann and husband Larry of Ann Arbor, MI and Mona Snapp of Nebraska; stepson Gary Aukland and wife Betty of Macedonia, IA; stepson-in-law James McClain of Carson; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; two step great-great granddaughters; other relatives and friends.

Memorials suggested to the Carson American Legion Post 556 or to the Macedonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

Burial in the Carson Cemetery.