James W Clauson

James “Jim” William Clauson, 84, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, October 31st, in Davenport. Cremation rites will be provided and there are no services planned at this time. His final resting place will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jim was born in Centerville, IA on January 16, 1942, to Clarence and Etelka Opal (Swanson) Clauson. He graduated from Davenport Central High School and went on to school to receive his apprenticeship to become a machinist. He was united in marriage to Connie Lund January 17, 1970, in Davenport.

He spent 35 years working as a machinist for Alcoa prior to retiring. Known as a “tinkerer,” Jim loved carpentry work and could make anything out of wood. He participated in archery, hunting and fishing and was a member of the Masonic Trinity Lodge, in earlier years. His greatest attribute was being an overly kind, honest and generous man who would help wherever he could. Family meant the world to him, and he adored spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Those left to continue his legacy are his devoted wife, Connie, children, Karin (Jason) Slyter, Debra Thiessen, both of Davenport, Tim (Doris) Thiessen and Jennifer Weyrich, Sioux City, IA; siblings, Mary Ann (Loren) Kling, Davenport and Jerry (Judy) Clauson, Cedar Falls, IA and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death.