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In Memory Jim was born on October 31, 1947, in Moline, IL, the son of Donald and Ardis Oakland Welborn. He graduated from Orion High School in the Class of 1965. Jim was a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Diane Vickroy on June 21, 1975, at Beulah Presbyterian Church. Jim shared ownership of Parrish Feed Service from 1972 to 1982, which later became J&W Feed Service in Osco from 1982 to 2003. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Valley View in Cambridge since 1975. Jim was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan and especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Diane Welborn; children, Azure (Steve) Thill, Geneva, IL, and Aaron (Kristen) Welborn, Orion, IL; grandchildren, Hannah, Tyler, Aly, and Madi; siblings, Gerry (Janet) Welborn, Orion, IL, and Sue (Bill) Stropes, Orion, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
James "Jim" D. Welborn Esterdahl Mortuary
October 31, 1947 ~ April 21, 2017
Moline ~ Orion
In Memory Jim was born on October 31, 1947, in Moline,
IL, the son of Donald and Ardis Oakland Welborn. He graduated from Orion High School in the Class of 1965. Jim was a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Diane Vickroy on June 21, 1975, at Beulah Presbyterian Church. Jim shared ownership of Parrish Feed Service from 1972 to 1982, which later became J&W Feed Service in Osco from 1982 to 2003. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Valley View in Cambridge since 1975. Jim was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan and especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Diane Welborn; children, Azure (Steve) Thill, Geneva, IL, and Aaron (Kristen) Welborn, Orion, IL; grandchildren, Hannah, Tyler, Aly, and Madi; siblings, Gerry (Janet) Welborn, Orion, IL, and Sue (Bill) Stropes, Orion, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
James "Jim" D. Welborn October 31, 1947 ~ April 21, 2017
Esterdahl Mortuary Moline ~ Orion
In Memory Of
James "Jim" D. Welborn Date & Place of Birth
10/31/1947 ~ Moline, IL
Date & Place of Death 4/21/2017 ~ Orion, IL
Time & Place of Service
01:00 PM ~ 4/25/2017 Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home
Clergy
Minister Max York
Place of Burial
National Cemetery
Military Honors Orion VFW
Pallbearers
Aaron Welborn ~ Gerry Welborn Steve Thill ~ Tyler Morgan
Memorials May Be Made To Orion VFW
In Memory Of
James "Jim" D. Welborn Date & Place of Birth
10/31/1947 ~ Moline, IL
Date & Place of Death 4/21/2017 ~ Orion, IL
Time & Place of Service
01:00 PM ~ 4/25/2017 Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home
Clergy
Minister Max York
Place of Burial
National Cemetery
Military Honors Orion VFW
Pallbearers
Aaron Welborn ~ Gerry Welborn Steve Thill ~ Tyler Morgan
Memorials May Be Made To Orion VFW
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In Memory Jim was born on October 31, 1947, in Moline, IL, the son of Donald and Ardis Oakland Welborn. He graduated from Orion High School in the Class of 1965. Jim was a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Diane Vickroy on June 21, 1975, at Beulah Presbyterian Church. Jim shared ownership of Parrish Feed Service from 1972 to 1982, which later became J&W Feed Service in Osco from 1982 to 2003. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Valley View in Cambridge since 1975. Jim was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan and especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Diane Welborn; children, Azure (Steve) Thill, Geneva, IL, and Aaron (Kristen) Welborn, Orion, IL; grandchildren, Hannah, Tyler, Aly, and Madi; siblings, Gerry (Janet) Welborn, Orion, IL, and Sue (Bill) Stropes, Orion, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
James "Jim" D. Welborn Esterdahl Mortuary
October 31, 1947 ~ April 21, 2017
Moline ~ Orion
In Memory Jim was born on October 31, 1947, in Moline,
IL, the son of Donald and Ardis Oakland Welborn. He graduated from Orion High School in the Class of 1965. Jim was a veteran, having proudly served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969. He married Diane Vickroy on June 21, 1975, at Beulah Presbyterian Church. Jim shared ownership of Parrish Feed Service from 1972 to 1982, which later became J&W Feed Service in Osco from 1982 to 2003. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Valley View in Cambridge since 1975. Jim was an Iowa Hawkeyes fan and especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Diane Welborn; children, Azure (Steve) Thill, Geneva, IL, and Aaron (Kristen) Welborn, Orion, IL; grandchildren, Hannah, Tyler, Aly, and Madi; siblings, Gerry (Janet) Welborn, Orion, IL, and Sue (Bill) Stropes, Orion, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
James "Jim" D. Welborn October 31, 1947 ~ April 21, 2017
Esterdahl Mortuary Moline ~ Orion
In Memory Of
James "Jim" D. Welborn Date & Place of Birth
10/31/1947 ~ Moline, IL
Date & Place of Death 4/21/2017 ~ Orion, IL
Time & Place of Service
01:00 PM ~ 4/25/2017 Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home
Clergy
Minister Max York
Place of Burial
National Cemetery
Military Honors Orion VFW
Pallbearers
Aaron Welborn ~ Gerry Welborn Steve Thill ~ Tyler Morgan
Memorials May Be Made To Orion VFW
In Memory Of
James "Jim" D. Welborn Date & Place of Birth
10/31/1947 ~ Moline, IL
Date & Place of Death 4/21/2017 ~ Orion, IL
Time & Place of Service
01:00 PM ~ 4/25/2017 Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home
Clergy
Minister Max York
Place of Burial
National Cemetery
Military Honors Orion VFW
Pallbearers
Aaron Welborn ~ Gerry Welborn Steve Thill ~ Tyler Morgan
Memorials May Be Made To Orion VFW
