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Jim Damewood, 75, of Prescott, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home. No services are planned at this time. Jim will be laid to rest in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for the Adams County Quilt of Valor. Pearson Family Funeral Service & Cremation Center of Creston is in charge of the professional arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.
Jimmie “Jim” Randall Damewood was born Oct. 3, 1947, the son of Harold Albert Damewood Sr. and Dorothy Leah (Hulsizer) Damewood in Creston. Jim was educated in Adams County and enlisted in the United States Army after receiving his GED. Jim served from Nov. 2, 1966, to Oct. 25, 1968, during the Vietnam War and received an Honorable Discharge. Jim was a life-long member of the Theodore J. Martens VFW Post #1797.
Upon his return to civilian life, Jim lived in Omaha, Nebraska, where he worked for a battery plant for nine years. He returned to Adams County in 1977 and worked 38 years driving a truck for National By-Products, an animal rendering company.
Jim was married to Karon Thorpe. The couple had two children and later divorced. Jim later married April Grossnickle and together, three more children joined the family.
Preceding Jim in death were his parents; a grandson, Jacob Grossnickle; his wife, April Damewood in 2020; his first wife, Karon Kimpson in 2021; three brothers: Harold Damewood Jr, Larry Damewood and Dennis Damewood and his sister, Patricia Damewood.
Jim is survived by his five children: daughter, Brenda (Dan) Steeve of Corning; son, Brian (Carla) Damewood of Corning; son, John (Trista) Grossnickle of Corning; daughter, Shawn Dorsett of Clearfield and daughter, Mindy (Greg) Bailey of Creston; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Sam Damewood of Texas; a sister, JoAnn Thomas of Lincoln, Nebraska; three sisters-in-law: Betty Damewood of Gravity; Ellen Damewood of Silver City and Nancy Damewood of Estes Park, Colorado; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.