JAMES ESTES

September 15, 2016

James Howard Estes was born May 6, 1941 in Hannibal, Mo., a son of James and Wanita Morawitz Estes. Jim was called home to be with his Lord on September 8, 2016 at the age of 75. He married Alice Wolfmeyer on June 16, 1963 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, La Grange, Mo. He was baptized and confirmed into faith April 1978 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, New Fairfield, CT. Jim has been a faithful member of Heritage Lutheran Church, Apple Valley, MN. Jim graduated from the University of Missouri and went to work for Texaco, Inc. Through his 33 years at the company, he worked in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Houston and Tulsa. He made many, many lifelong friends while working there. After retiring Jim and Alice moved to Minnesota to be near their daughter and grandsons. Jim enjoyed going to his grandson’s activities and playing golf. Jim is survived by his wife, Alice, mother, Wanita Downs of La Grange, Mo., daughter, Sandra and grandsons, Erich and Adam of Lakeville, MN, and brother Gerald Downs (Sue) of Quincy, IL. He is also survived by his many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and cousins. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James Elmer Estes. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. September 17, 2016 at Heritage Lutheran Church, 13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN. A memorial service will also be held in LaGrange, Mo., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that any memorials be sent to Heritage Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.