James "Jim" Bidwell

James Milton Bidwell was born on March 12, 1946, in Fairfield, IA. He was the child of John M. and Irene (Dobres) Bidwell. James attended All Saints grade school and graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in Des Moines. He joined the Army and was known as a sharpshooter. He worked within the ministry at the Des Moines Catholic Diocese.

James was very proud to serve his country while in Vietnam. He was also a faithful catholic man.

James Milton Bidwell, 79, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Irene (Dobres) Bidwill; sister, Mary Grace; and nephew, John M. Bidwell.

Those left to cherish Jim in loving memory are his son, James Martin Bidwell; grandchildren, Jamie Bidwell, and William (Billy) Tomas Bidwell; great-granddaughter, Aurora Bidwell; along with a sister, Vivian and two brothers, Steve and John.

Memorial services are pending.