born in Livermore, CA on January 20, 1966. Jim graduated in 1984 from Mott High School in Warren, MI and went on to The University of Maryland - University College to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. Jim's career spanned the IT Consulting and Digital Marketing fields and recently he worked at Qualfon as a Senior Vice President of Integrated Marketing.
Jim met the love of his life Laura Hoebeke and they married on August 28, 1999. Their early adventures brought them to San Francisco, CA, Silver Spring, MD, Newtown, PA and together with their sons Brenden (15) and Bennett (12) they settled down in Rochester Hills, MI. Jim's love of learning was insatiable and was fed by his passion for traveling, reading, golfing, cooking and just simply spending quality time with his family and friends.
Jim is survived by his wife Laura, sons Brenden and Bennett and "furbaby" Olive. Mother, Carol Heughens (George - deceased), Sisters Krista Bajoka (Amir), Kathy Campbell, Karyn Horton (Pat), Kim Keller (Dan), Kelly Bekemeyer (Paul), Barb Pacella (John) and Brother Michael Heughens (Brenda). Mother-in-law, Jeanette Hoebeke-Kessler (Charles - deceased and Jack - deceased), brothers-in-law Mike Hoebeke (Gloria) and Mark Hoebeke (Sandi). 21 loving nieces and nephews, 9 great nieces and nephews and countless friends that he has made throughout the years.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1471 E. 12 Mile Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071