James D. Heddens, D.P.M., Podiatrist Emeritus, passed away at the age of 88 on October 14 surrounded by his children. Jim was an active member of the Marshalltown community where he lived for over 60 years. He was born in Charles City in 1937, attended Wartburg College and graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in 1962. In addition to practicing Podiatry, he was a member of the Rotary, Farm Bureau and an active landlord for many affordable housing units. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joan Heddens. He is survived by his three children, Jenny Cochrane (Steve), David Heddens, Holly Hanson (Tim), and eleven grand-children and four great grand-children. Many of his 11 grandchildren made the journey home to their precious Pops this September to share with him how his life so meaningfully impacted and directed their paths in such powerful ways.
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