Jim, KB0TLC, passed away March 08, 2019. As I remember him relating, he was active in OMISS; activating nearby counties as a rover for county hunters and grid chasers. He has been the Iowa ARES District 3 EC for some years, and active in the local amateur radio community. Jim was also an active member and participant for many years with the Civil Air Patrol, where he was also able to utilize his radio skills and knowledge. http://www.farberotteman.com/obituary.php?view=1127
Jim M Currie KB0TLC SK James Malcolm Currie, age 67 of Sac City, IA, passed away on March 8, 2019, at his home in Sac City due to a pulmonary embolism. Jim was born on January 4, 1952, in Sioux City, IA, and was soon after adopted by his parents, Robert Austin Currie and Mignon Sharp Currie. The Currie family has been an integral part of the history of Sac County for 145 years. Jim’s great grandfather, John Currie, came to the U.S. from Scotland and settled in Clinton Township in 1874, preceded by only two other settlers in Clinton Township. Jim’s great-great grandfather and great-great grandmother, Duncan and Alar Currie, joined John in 1877. Jim’s grandfather, Malcolm Currie, was the first European American child born in Clinton Township and became a long-serving attorney in Sac County and was elected to the office of County Sheriff and, subsequently, as County Attorney. Jim’s father, Robert, also served as an attorney in Sac City for his entire career. Jim completed an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Industrial Electronics Technology at Iowa Central Community College. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He had an active locksmith business in Sac City since 1971, and had also worked as an electrical technician at EVAPCO in Lake View, IA, retiring in February 2019. In addition, Jim served for many years in the Iowa Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, rising to the rank of Major and serving as Assistant Director of Emergency Services and Commander of the Northwest Iowa Squadron. Jim also participated in the implementation of the 9-1-1 emergency system in Sac County and served on the Sac City Municipal Airport Commission. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mignon Currie; grandparents, Malcolm and Clara Currie of Sac City and William and Zora Sharp of Des Moines; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his uncle, Robert (Helen) Sharp of Johnston, IA; many cousins, extended family members and good friends. Jim will be missed by all who knew and loved him. James Currie January 4, 1952 - March 8, 2019 http://www.farberotteman.com/obituary.php?view=1127
