Rev. James "Jim" Iwig
1934 - 2019
Obituary
Rev. James "Jim" Herbert
Iwig, 85, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 26, 2019) at Asbury Park in
Newton, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born May 15, 1934,
in Hillsboro, to Rev. Herbert and Ethel (Jones) Iwig.
On Nov. 21, 1964, Jim was united in
marriage with Myrna Dodd in Esbon. Devoted partners in all aspects of
life, they recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Together they raised three children, Kristin Weathersbee (husband
Roger), Michelle Iwig-Harmon (husband Marcel) and Scott Iwig (wife
Heidi). They also doted on their six grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren: Robert, Connor, Amara, Lydia, Charles, Gabriel,
Lilly and Rainier.
Jim graduated from Longford Rural High
School in 1952 and North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, in
1956. Ordained as an Elder in the Evangelical United Brethren Church
in 1960, he completed his Master of Divinity at The Evangelical
Theological Seminary in Naperville, Illinois in 1972. Jim and Myrna
served EUB and United Methodist churches in Oregon (Missouri),
Naperville (Illinois), Hesston, Newton, Goodland, Ulysses and
Wichita. Jim also served two years in the Kansas West Conference
Office and six years as District Superintendent in Dodge City.
Jim spent many joyful hours tending his
garden and oil painting. He and Myrna lived their passion for meeting
new people and experiencing varied cultures by traveling extensively
in the U.S. and abroad, including ministry exchanges in Ireland and
Northern Ireland. Jim also spent time in the Holy Land for an
extension of his studies.
Jim will be warmly remembered for his
hearty laugh and his genuine compassion and kindness.
Jim was preceded in death by his
parents, Herbert and Ethel; his brother, Paul Iwig; and his sister,
Carolyn Forney.
A Celebration of Life will be held for
Jim at 11 a.m. Friday (Jan. 3, 2020) at Trinity Heights United
Methodist Church in Newton. Family will receive friends at a lunch
following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorial contributions to McCurdy Ministries or Trinity Heights
Respite Care. Cards and condolences may be sent in care of Petersen
Family Funeral Services or to 4313 Goldfield St., Lawrence, KS 66049.
1934 - 2019 (85 years)