Jim Dillon passed away Friday April 15, 2022 surrounded by his family.
On March 17, 1989 Jim and Kathleen were married in Spokane, WA. Survivors include his loving wife Kathleen, Blue Springs, MO, children and spouses, John Mall (Peggy) Tucson, AZ, Becky LaNoue (Rick), Blue Springs, MO, Robin Shipley (Larry), Tucson, AZ, and Jennifer Lantz (Eric), Alexandria, VA, his brother, Robert Dillon, Kansas City, MO, 11 grandchildren, Nichole Wood, Becky Bowler, Tony Mall, Kristen Smith, Rachael MacLean, Alexis Weatherly, Courtney Spector, Scott Shipley, Joshua Mall, Pepper Lantz, and Raleigh Lantz, as well as 16 great-grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bartholomew and Alice Dillon, his brother David Dillon and his sister, Penny Groceman.
Once a marine, always a marine. Jim loved this country. Optimism was the hallmark of Jim’s life and he was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Jim’s career spanned 4 decades in the food service industry. His positions ranged from Director of Transportation, to Director of Operations. Jim retired from Sysco Food Service in August 2004.Jim’s passion was golf and he spent much of his free time on the course. Other hobbies included traveling, spending time at the lake, playing cards and especially telling STORIES. Jim’s quick wit and sense of humor was entertainment to all. He especially enjoyed family gatherings with the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Affectionately known as Papa Jim to the great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Jane Broxterman for her wonderful care. Also our appreciation to Maria Ferrell of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and the incredible hospice staff of angels. Jim had many angels involved in his dialysis care including Trish Isley.
Cremation has taken place, visitation will begin at 10:00 am until 11:00 am, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 23, 2022, all at St John La Lande Catholic Church, 805 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64015. Military Honors will follow, conducted by the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard.
The family respectfully request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, honoring America’s first responders, veterans and their families, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306, https://t2t.org/donate/ or Saint John LaLande Church. Memories of Jim and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Jim and I worked together for several years. He was a special person who always brought order to chaos in the workplace with kindness, respect for people, and honesty.
Some 40 years and thousands of miles apart later we remained in touch, especially on 10 November, the Marine Corps birthday. I will miss our conversations.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.
Jim was a prince of a man and always ready to lend a hand. We worked together and found that he cared deeply for his family. He will be miss. God bless you in your loss
I worked with Jim for several years. He was a wonderful person with a quiet sense of humor. Jim was someone you could count on, I learned a lot from him during the time we worked together.
May he Rest In Peace and may his memory be a blessing
Thank you James for serving our country.Because of your service to our country we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.God bless you for keeping our country safe and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
God needed another Veteran Hero in heaven and he wanted you to be in heaven with all the other Veterans who have served our country.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
Jim we’re going to miss you.. wonderful father, husband,uncle, son, and to me a brother-in-law. Thank you for serving your country. Semper Fi. I know you’re up in heaven with Dave probably sharing one of those Miller lights and telling inappropriate jokes. Please give him a big hug for me and keep one for yourself too. My sympathies and love to Kathleen, Robin, Jennifer and big brother Bob.
Jim and I were great pals. We worked together to create some terrific IT solutions at Feldman. From that beginning, we bonded a wonderful friendship. We played golf together. Jim was an awesome golfer. I learned so much from Jim. A great guy that you could count on. I miss our lunches. Good talks. Jim may you Rest In Peace at the 18th hole.
Mr. Dillon I will miss you so much. Kathleen and family you are all in my thoughts during this most difficult time. I always told Mr. Dillon you have the most BEAUTIFUL family! Truly its incredible that one family can be full of so much “pretty” inside and out!
I know you are in a better place now with no more suffering and pain. Thank you for all the stories, laughs and for allowing me to participate in your care.
Trisha