James "Jim" O'Herron

James (Jim) O’Herron, age 92 of Gilbert, Arizona and formerly of Carroll, Iowa, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Accolade Assisted Living in Gilbert, Arizona. A private family memorial service will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church on May 21st, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona with Fr Chris Axline presiding. A private burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll, Iowa at a later date. Local arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Jim’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Jim, the son of Donald and Irene (Zitzlesperger) O’Herron was born on March 1, 1932, in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up in Carroll and graduated from Carroll High School in 1950. On June 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Hilaria (Lari) Engelen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Carroll. Jim will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He loved his family immensely and enjoyed spending time with all of them. He was especially loved by the caregivers at Accolade Assisted Living, where he had been residing since July 2023. Prior to Accolade, Jim lived with his daughter, Kelly and son‐in‐law, Cameron for nearly three years. He loved living with them and was grateful. He also enjoyed spending time with their beloved dog, Chloe. Survivors include his children; Jane (Randy) Bierl of Carroll Iowa, Terry (Terry) Settje of Olathe Kansas, Scott (Amy) O’Herron of San Tan Valley Arizona, Tom (Marian) O’Herron of Mesa Arizona and Kelly (Cameron) Normoyle of Gilbert Arizona, thirteen grandchildren; Corey (Molly) Bierl of Shawnee, Kansas, Kelly (Aaron) Pick of Carroll, Iowa, Chris Bierl of West Des Moines, Iowa, Colby Settje of Overland Park, Kansas , Julie (Seth) Powers of Kansas City, Missouri, Erik O’Herron of San Tan Valley, Arizona, Kylie Ann (Josh) Keegan of San Tan Valley, Arizona, Zach (Cynthia) O’Herron of Mesa, Arizona, Taylor (Caesar) Mendez of Queen Creek , Arizona, Claire O’Herron of Mesa, Arizona, Cole (Kayla) Normoyle of Gilbert, Arizona, Hayley (Carter) Wolf of Costa Mesa, California, McKayla (Elijah) Campton of Mesa, Arizona and twenty great‐ grandchildren; brother Ron (Sheri) O’Herron and sister Mari (Doug) Polking, as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Donald (Scotty) and Irene O’Herron, his parents‐in‐ law Henry and Clara Engelen, and his sister‐in‐law Linda (Ron) O’Herron.

James "Jim" O'Herron

March 1, 1932 - May 12, 2024