James Frederick

May 5, 1934 - September 11, 2017

James Norbert Frederick was born May 5, 1934 in Boone, Iowa at his parent’s home on the corner of 8th and Division Streets. He lived at home with his parents, John Leo and Bernice Marie (Phillipy) Frederick, until January 26, 1942 when he moved to Woodward, Iowa and was admitted to the Woodward School and State Hospital. He resided there for 54 years then moved to a group home in Boone, Iowa on May 1. 1996. He enjoyed an active and happy life with his roommates and the Woodward Resource staff who assisted with his daily care. James’ favorite activities were going out for coffee and donuts with his roommates, trips to the Ledges State Park near Boone and Ada Hayden Park in Ames, going shopping sitting in his shopping cart, going on car rides and eating delicious home cooked meals. He was always interested in what was going on around him, watching people and admiring God’s beautiful creation. James is preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings and their spouses, Mary Hamil and husband William, John (Jack), Robert, Donald and wife Helen, Eugene, Bernard (Barney) and wife Rosamond (Roz), Lawrence (Nick), Ruth Sebring and husband Jerald (Jerry). He is survived by his sister-in-law Mrs. Jack (Mary Faye) Frederick of Mason City, IA; numerous nieces and nephews; his family and roommates at Woodward Resource Center; other family and friends. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am Friday, September 15, 2017 at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street, with Pastor Bruce Thomas officiating. The family will greet friends on Friday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home. Interment will be at Boone Memorials Gardens, Boone, IA. Memorials are suggested to Cornerstone Alliance Church, 111 6th Street, Boone, IA. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 609 7th Street, Boone, IA 50036 515-432-4550