James A Ewing Sr

James A. Ewing, Sr., 80, born to the union of James and Anna Ewing on June 6, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana. He went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. Survived by his loving wife, Henrietta Anne (Barnhart) Ewing; children, Scott A. Ewing and Rick A. (Roberta) Ewing of Pueblo West, Cheryl A. (Leonard) Ewing-Jobe of South Bend, IN, Mary A. (Bill) Grove of Granger, IN ; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy and Helen of South Bend, IN, Geraldine of Edwardsburg, MI and Lorraine of San Diego, CA and brother, Robert of Naples, FL. Preceded in death by son, James Jr., grandson, Scott Michael; parents; four sisters and one brother. James attended South Bend Central and graduated high school at the age of 16. He served in the US Army as a Medic during the Korean War, retired from Bendix Corporation and was Owner and Territory Operator of numerous Dairy Queens from 1973-2012. He was also a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Pueblo West and involved in the Knights of Columbus and Squires. Interests included the Chicago Cubs, Bulls and Bears, Fighting Irish of Notre Dame and coached youth sports for over 25 years. Viewing and Military Honors 9:15-10:15 a.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 followed by Rosary, Eulogy and Funeral Mass starting at 10:30 a.m. all held at St. Paul Catholic Church in Pueblo West. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery in South Bend, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to St. Paul’s Building Fund, Sangre de Cristo Hospice and Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences, www.imperialfunerals.com.

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James A. Ewing, Sr., 80, born to the union of James and Anna Ewing on June 6, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana. He went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2013 in Pueblo, Colorado. Survived by his loving wife, Henrietta Anne (Barnhart) Ewing; children, Cheryl A. (Leonard) Ewing-Jobe of South Bend, IN, Mary A. (Bill) Grove of Granger, IN., Scott A. Ewing and Rick A. (Roberta) Ewing of Pueblo West, CO; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Haney and Helen Lovette of South Bend, IN, Geraldine Struever of Edwardsburg, MI and Lorraine of San Diego, CA and brother, Robert Ewing of Naples, FL. Preceded in death by son, James Jr., grandson, Scott Michael; parents; four sisters and one brother. James attended South Bend Central and graduated high school at the age of 16. He served in the US Army as a Medic during the Korean War, retired from Bendix Corporation and was Owner and Territory Operator of numerous Dairy Queens from 1973-2012. He was also a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Pueblo West and involved in the Knights of Columbus and Squires. He was a Die-hard fan of the Chicago Cubs, Bulls and Bears and Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. He coached youth sports for over 25 years, including eight years from 1964-1971 at Holy Cross School in South Bend winning 3 ICCL Championships and two Runnerups. Viewing 2-4 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013 and from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6 p.m., all held at St. Joseph Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at St. Joseph Funeral Home. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in South Bend, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be to Holy Cross Church and Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences, www.imperialfunerals.com.