James D. Zimmerman MD Obituary (1949

James D. Zimmerman, MD, age 69 of Bloomington, IL began his eternal life on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at his home, after battling brain cancer. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 4 and celebration of his life for family and close friends will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 2000 College Ave., Normal. The Reverends Larry Gaylord and Matt Wilcox will officiate with a private inurnment to be held at a later date. Dr. "Jim" as he was known by all his patients and their parents, was born on March 16, 1949 in Mason City, IL, the son of F. Wayne and Janice Mathers Zimmerman. He married Sharry Olson on September 7, 1974 in Princeton, IL. Along with his wife, Sharry, and his mother, Janice Zimmerman, also of Bloomington, he is survived by his three children, Matthew Zimmerman, MT, Susan (Brent) Collins, Bloomington, IL, and Jonathan (Sarah) Zimmerman of Indianapolis, IN. He was the proud Papa to 5 grandchildren including Ethan and Annabel Collins, and Everett, Gage and Caroline Zimmerman. His brothers Dr. Richard (Debbie) Zimmerman of Olympia, WA and Dr. Thomas (Barbara) Zimmerman of Scottsdale, AZ. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his father. Dr. Zimmerman graduated from Princeton High School, Princeton, IL in 1968. He received his degree in Pharmacy from Drake University, Des Moines, IA in 1973. He graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School and did his residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Zimmerman moved to Bloomington, IL in June of 1979 and opened Bloomington Pediatrics. He retired in August 2013. In addition to being a beloved pediatrician, he was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and Papa who loved spending time with his family, golfing, fishing, and cheering on the Cubs! The family suggests memorials can be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation, P. O. Box 62066, Durham, NC 27715, First Presbyterian Church, Normal or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Peoria, IL. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial home, Bloomington, IL . Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com.