H. James "Jim" Atwood

H. James “Jim” Atwood, 70, of Syracuse, IN passed away at 3:36 p.m. on June 4, 2014 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on June 22, 1943 in Omaha, NE to Herbert C. & Margot (Knudsen) Atwood.

He graduated in 1961 from Natrona County High School in Casper, WY, received his Associate of Arts Degree from Casper College & Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Wyoming. He was a United States Marine Veteran and was married in Indianapolis, IN to M. Lynn Weisenfluh who survives. He formerly lived in Casper, WY, Phoenix, AZ, Indianapolis, IN, North Webster, IN, and Ft. Wayne, IN before moving to Syracuse.

He was employed at Alliance Franchise Brands (formerly Signs Now) for 24 years. He was a former Golf Professional at Casper Golf Club in Casper, Assistant Golf Professional at Wigwam Golf Club in Phoenix, Assistant Golf Professional at Meridian Hills Country Club in Indianapolis, Golf Professional for 14 years at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg, IN, and 2 years at Brookwood Golf Club in Buchanan, MI before retiring from golf.

He was a member of the North Webster Church of God, American Legion Post 253 in North Webster, Professional Golfers Association, Indiana Golf Association, and Lakeland Kiwanis in North Webster. He enjoyed traveling, music, reading, photography, Indian lore, storytelling around the fire pit, was an avid I.U. & Cubs fan, golfing with his buddies, spending time at the lake with family, friends, & neighbors, and had a huge passion for teaching junior golfers throughout the state. He was a man with many friends and a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

He is survived by:
Wife – Lynn Atwood of Syracuse, IN
2 Daughters – Lisa (David) Georges of Hollywood, FL & Jill (Matt) Stahl of Fishers, IN
4 Sons – Jeff (Melissa) Atwood of Leesburg, IN, Brent (Tricia) Atwood & Darin (Michelle) Atwood both of Fishers, IN, & Joshua (Ashley) Atwood of Chicago, IL
12 Grandchildren
Mother – Margot Atwood of Denver, CO
4 Sisters – Barb (Frank) Barella of Casper, WY, Kay (Jim) Wagner of Outer Banks, NC, Connie (Gene) Meyer of Houston, TX, & Beda (Ed) Collins of Denver, CO
Several nieces, nephews, cousins & many special friends

He was preceded in death by his father – Herbert Atwood & Sister – Dorothy McChesney.

No words can express how much you are loved and will be missed. You were the most amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. You were our rock. Enjoy the fairways up in Heaven.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2014  at North Webster Church of God, 301 N. Main St., North Webster, IN. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the church with Pastor Jeff Boyer of the church officiating. Military services will follow on Saturday from the North Webster American Legion Post 253 and United States Marines presiding.

Memorial bequest may be given to H. James Atwood Memorial Scholarship, c/o Dennis Hively, 1st Source Bank, 120 S. Lake St., Warsaw, IN 46580. Envelopes will be available at the church.

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