James S. Pitkin

James Sherwood “Jim” Pitkin, 73, passed away Dec. 13, 2022 at his home in Mason City. 

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dennis Ganz officiating. Jim will be buried next to his parents at Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City. 

Visitation was held one hour prior to Jim’s service at the funeral home.

Jim was born on April 25, 1949, in Mason City, to Sherwood and Marian (Olson) Pitkin, the youngest of three children. Jim grew up on the family farm north of Clear Lake. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1967, worked at the Clear Lake Bakery, and did building maintenance. 

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Ouverson. 

He is survived by his brother, Sherril (Susan) of Corvallis, Ore.; his brother-in-law, Jerry Ouverson, of Fertile; and his nephews and nieces, Jeff (Dixie) Ouverson, Jon (Lori) Ouverson, Julie Ouverson, Jodie (Ouverson), (Marc) Pick, Jamie Ouverson, Kristine Pitkin and Brian Pitkin. 

He will be missed by all who knew him. 

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, was in charge of arrangements.