James R. Jacques - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

August 9, 1946 - March 29, 2016


James Robert Jacques
"Jimmy"
Age 69, of Minneapolis passed away on March 29 from kidney cancer. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Joan; children, James II “Jay” (Adriana) Jacques, Renée (Mike Cheeseman) Jacques, and Thomas (Amanda Tottingham) Jacques; grandchildren, Corbin Jacques, Avery Cheeseman, Tiago Jacques, Cole Cheeseman and Marcos Jacques; siblings, Sandy (Doug) Feriancek, Patty (Dave) Hewitt, Ken (Becky) Jacques, Sheila (Dennis) Henry and Rita (Dwayne) Froid; and sister-in-law, Nancy Jacques. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ethel Jacques; and brother, Leon Jacques.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Fairview Hospice.
Mail to:
Fairview Hospice
Attn: Kate Cummings
2450 26th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406




6 Comments

  1. Mary Feldhege says:

    Joan and family,
    We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We send you our deepest condolences.
    Brian and Mary Feldhege

  2. Marsha (Wilkie) Hansen says:

    So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing.
    Although I was young when I used to hang out with Sheila at the Jacques’ house, Jimmy always struck me as a strong, responsible, loving, family man. His siblings and his mother really looked up to him.
    My sympathy and prayers are with you all.

  3. Dolly Wasin says:

    Joan, We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, we sure will miss his big smiles and happy hellos up at El Rancho. Embrace all of the memories he has left you with hold them close to your heart .

    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..

    Dolly & Alex Wasin

  4. Vi Phiffer says:

    Condolences to Joan and the entire family. These are sad times. Rely on each other and friends to make the memories of Jimmy remain with all.

  5. Bonny says:

    Sorry to hear about Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sending to all the family. All of you are thought about so very often.
    Our sincerest sympathy to all.
    Jim and Bonny

  6. Thomas Glodek says:

    Jim was a great person, He will be greatly missed by the Church and School of St Cyrils. He was part of the Northeast Community
    for a long time Our deepest sympathy.

    Tom and Sandra Glodek

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