James E. Trimmer

James E. Trimmer, 90, of Kansas City, MO passed away on January 9th, 2022 to go to his Heavenly home. James was born September 7, 1931 to Berkley and Lorean (Madison) Trimmer in Sweet Hall, Virginia and was the sixth of eight siblings. He graduated from West Point High School in West Point, VA and enlisted in the US Navy in 1949 then married Earline (Walker) Penfold in 1951 and together they had five children. In the Navy, Jim served on the aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge during the Korean War. Jim founded Precise Forms Inc. in 1967 and retired in 1995. He continued to stay active as a board member to several companies and served as a deacon for Red Bridge Baptist Church and an elder for South K.C. Baptist Church. Jim and Earline loved to travel together with friends and spent their summers in Story, Wyoming and winters on Mustang Island in Port Aransas, Texas where Jim was able to enjoy both trout and deep-sea fishing.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, 2 brothers, and his eldest son, Mike.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Earline; and children, Lindy and Jim Carty, Doug and Debbie Trimmer, Cheri and David Wilkes and Craig and Ruth Trimmer; a sister, Ellen Borinski; 14 Grandchildren; Jeff and Harini Trimmer, Heidi West, Jared and Pam Carty, Brett and Mary Carty, Christy and Stefan Polfliet, Amanda and Matthew Gordon, Ryan and Megan Griffey, Samantha Trimmer, Derek and Lisa Wilkes, Brad and Jackie Wilkes, Cara and Ben Bell, Hailey Trimmer, Levi Trimmer and Katelin Trimmer; 8 Great Grandchildren with 2 more expected soon; and many nephews and nieces.

Due to Covid, the immediate Service will be for family only, but they will hold a Celebration of Jim’s Life at a later and safer date.

In lieu of flowers the family recommends donations to Brookdale Hospice 5401 College Blvd #112 Overland Park, KS 66211

Due to Covid, the immediate Service will be for family only, but they will hold a Celebration of Jim’s Life at a later and safer date.

In lieu of flowers the family recommends donations to Brookdale Hospice 5401 College Blvd #112 Overland Park, KS 66211