Jim R. James 1961-2011

JAMES

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 6/20/2011 at 16:23:16

Sioux City Journal
12 May 2011

SIOUX CITY -- Jim R. James, 49, of Sioux Falls, S.D., formerly of Sioux City, died suddenly Monday, May 9, 2011, in Sioux Falls.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Third Presbyterian Church in Sioux City, with the Rev. David A. Choate officiating. Per his wishes, Mr. James will be cremated following the service Saturday. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Waterbury Funeral Service is handling arrangements for Jim and his family. Online condolences for the family may be made to www.waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com.

Jim was born in Sioux City on Oct. 4, 1961. He spent his early years in Sergeant Bluff before moving to Sioux City. He attended and graduated from Sioux City Community Schools. Following his graduation, he attended Western Iowa Tech Community College and studied woodworking. Jim was a recognized leader in woodworking for most of his life. His work was known as being some of the finest ever done in the Midwest. He also was an artist who enjoyed drawing.

He was a loyal longtime fan of the Washington Redskins and the New York Yankees. He enjoyed going to air and car shows. He often spoke of his first car, his 1965 Corvette, and still enjoyed talking about his 1969 Camero, which he still owned. He was an avid exerciser who ran four miles each day, 365 days a year. Jim was an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Nation.

He will be missed by his family, which includes his mother, Margaret Brieland of Sioux City; his brother, Paul James of Sioux City; two nieces, Sunnie and Miles; along with many other aunts, uncles and cousins; as well as his many friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Brieland; and his maternal grandparents, Isaac and Evelyn James.