James "Jim" J Mullen

James “Jim” Mullen, 81, of Altoona, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. A service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at McLaren’s Resthaven Chapel in West Des Moines. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the service at 11:00 AM. Burial of his ashes will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Resthaven Cemetery.

Jim was born in Carroll, Iowa, to Francis and Maxine (Abbey) Mullen. He was one of six siblings and graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic School, where he was among a class of only five students. He briefly attended St. Ambrose College before serving two years in the U.S. Army in Germany. One of his proudest achievements was coaching a baseball team in his free time while stationed overseas.

Jim was passionate about sports, particularly baseball and basketball. He took immense pride in supporting his daughter’s athletic endeavors, often serving as an announcer at her games. Later in life, he cherished watching his grandchildren participate in their sporting events. Above all, Jim was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his loved ones, including the family pets that brought him joy over the years.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Bonnie; his son, Sean; his daughter, Lynette (Dan) Foster; and his two cherished grandchildren, Hannah and Brayden Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Ed, Charlemagne, Sherry, John, and Maryann.

The family has chosen not to designate memorials at this time.