James Ray "Jim" Tott 1956 - 2016

JACOBSON, TOTT, QUIGLEY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen - volunteer (email)
Date: 3/15/2016 at 00:30:43

Sioux City Journal
9 March 2016

SIOUX CITY | James Ray "Jim" Tott, 60, of Hartford, Iowa, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his residence.

A celebration of life service will be 7 p.m. Thursday at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City. Visitation with the family will be 6 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Jim was born on Jan. 8, 1956, in Sioux City, to Ray Vincent and Marion J. (Jacobson) Tott. He received his education at Sioux City Public Schools, attending Central High School. In his youth, Jim worked at the Stockyards.

Jim married Benita Quigley on Aug. 14, 1989, at the Rose Garden in Grandview Park. He was an extraordinary mechanic and was self-employed.

Jim enjoyed fishing, gambling, and collecting clocks, but his greatest joy was family, especially his grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his children, Stacy Bochik (Mark) of Hartford, Rhea Quigley-Williams of Sioux City, Jaymie Quigley (Eric) of Des Moines, Jospeh Quigley of Sioux City, and Cora Tott (Chris Smith) of Sioux City; a brother, Michael (Marcia) Tott of Pender, Neb.; a sister, Glenda (Dan) Jefferis of Ainsworth, Neb.; and 20 grandchildren.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Benita in 2014; and a son, Ray Michael Quigley in 2013.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.