Obituary of James F. McFall

James F. “Jim” McFall, 83, of Iowa City, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held at 7 pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service, where visitation will be from 4 pm until service time on Wednesday. Private family graveside service will be held at the Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the family or a charity of your choice in memory of Jim. For a more complete obituary and an opportunity to share thoughts, memories or a condolence please go to the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com. Jim was born June 17, 1932, in Forbush, Iowa, near Centerville, the son of Lester T. and Avis M. (Clark) McFall. Early in his life, Jim’s parents were divorced, and Jim was raised in a loving household by his mother, Grandmother Kate Clark and Uncle Bert Clark. Jim, his mother and step-father (Frank Poggenpohl) moved to Iowa City while Jim was in high school, where he graduated from City High School in the class of 1950. On November 14, 1955, he was united in marriage to Beverly Joy Hesseltine in Chicago. He began his lifelong business, McFall’s Auto Trim, in 1955 where he enjoyed working and pursuing his automotive passions until his recent illness. Jim was nationally-known in the auto upholstery field and many of his creative, custom auto interiors appeared in custom and classic car magazines. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Iowa Street Rod Association, a member of numerous car clubs/associations over the years, and a sponsor of Mid-West Deuces Association. He loved sharing his car interests. His upholstery shop was a gathering spot for his car buddies as well as his family. Jim and Joy had three children, Debbie, Diana and Jeff. Jim cherished his time with family. Many family outings and vacations involved a car show and/or car adventure, including junk yard browsing. Jim has three grandchildren who were very close to his heart. His family includes his three children, Debra McFall-Wallerich and her husband, Jeff; Diana DeWalle and her husband, Keith; and Jeff McFall and his wife, Nancy; three grandchildren, Kyle, Shana, and Cheri McFall. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Joy on April 10, 1986.