
My oldest brother, Jim died this morning. He was 8 years older and I always looked up to him. Jim was not well the 2nd half of his life and he fought it off with intensity and lived life with intensity. He is a special person.

This morning at 12:50 am our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Jim, went to be with the Lord. Earlier this week he was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer with no options for treatment. Thursday afternoon he went into JA Wedum hospice facility in Brooklyn Park where they took phenomenal care of both him and our family. By Friday morning his condition had deteriorated rapidly. Before his passing he was visited by family including all of his grandsons whom he adored.

Jessica Ann is with Brian James.
October 25, 2017  
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Today we say goodbye to a my father- in-law, Jim. He was a wonderful man whose love of the Lord shined brightly in all that he did. There are so many great memories and characteristics to describe him but I'll always remember him for his love for his family and obedience to Jesus. He loved his family deeply and graciously welcomed me into his family almost 10 years ago. His unwavering love of our Lord helped shape my husband and son into the wonderful men of God they are today. And for that, I am so grateful. We love you, Jim. You will be greatly missed.

It is difficult to put into words all that a person meant to someone, we were married for  48 years. I learned many things from Jim, from buying a. house in a town with a Dairy Queen, and make sure if faced south to trusting God in all things. 
Jim was born and raised in Mountain Lake Mn, the second of 5 children of Maria and Rueben Wiens, in the Mennonite Faith.

I met Jim on a blind date in Sept 1968, we were engaged in April 1969 and married 10/11/1969.  He had such smiling eyes and a beautiful smile. He really loved people and was interested in what was going on with them.
Although the last 30 years of his life brought many physical difficulties and challenges, he did not feel sorry for himself, pity parties not allowed! He did not want to be remembered for a physical ailment or surgery but that God brought him through.  He adhered to do not give up, go forward with God, you can do it with God 's grace and strength and mercy. Coming out of 10 hours of liver transplant surgery his words to Scott and Brian was how they were doing! Jim's desire in life was to be obedient to the Lord.  Although limited in strength for many years he used that time to pray and intercede for others, family, friends, our nation.

He had a funny sense of humor too.  He endured a great deal of pain, while in the ER waiting to get an IV started to get some pain medication administered, the nurse had trouble getting the IV started.  He advised the nurse to use the other arm as it was a good vein, the nurse tried and it went in easily, he said that's a good vein.  Jim said Yes, its won many awards!  The nurse left the room with a smile on his face!

One of Jim's greatest joys was to raise his sons to be Spiritual men, good husbands, and fathers, and to watch his 4 grandsons grow up.  

He trusted God for here on earth for healing but on 10/6 he said he would like to go home to heaven.  He fought hard to get well, to be obedient to the Lord, and God took him home on 10/21/17.  It was a privilege to know him and see his great faith!

When I hear the term," he was a good man", I think of Jim.
I knew Jim since he married my sister,Judy.
Whenever I met or talked to Jim, I always came away with good feeling.

No matter what was going on in his life Jim was always positive and upbeat.
It was a pleasure to know Jim and I do miss him, I cherish my memories of Jim.

He was a good Man !

Jack Pata

You and your family are in my prayers. Father release your peace that passes all understanding upon Judy, Scott, Brian and their families in Jesus Name.

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers, I'm sorry for your loss.

Sending my prayers for you and your whole family.

I'm so sorry. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Sorry Scott. My prayers go out to you and your family.

So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers

Can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about Jim passing. You all are in our prayers.

Your father was such an example of "being heavenly minded" and a very faithful servant of the Lord. Blessings and peace, upon you and your family...

 So sorry for your loss of Jim, Judy. I wish we were closer so we could be there with you and your family. There is no doubt where Jim is now. He is free of pain and is with the Lord. We will be praying for you all.

I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers go out for you and your family.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family brian. Prayers for your heavy hearts and big hugs for comfort.

So sorry to hear this Brian! Praying for you guys.

So sorry Brian ! Hugs and prayers to you and your family

Sorry to hear about your loss Brian. Your Dad is pain free now and in God's presence. What could be better? Unfortunately his absence in your day to day life is the tough part. But you'll be with him someday and the reunion will be wonderful.

I am so sorry to hear this, Brian. So quick & unexpected... you must all still almost be in shock. Praying for you, that all of the wonderful memories you have will help you through the hard days ahead. I never met him, but he just has those kind, gentle eyes that make me think he would have been a blessing to know. Hugs to you all.

So sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

I am so sorry for your loss, he was such a sweet man!! Hugs and prayers for you and your family.

 Im so sorry. He was a sweet man. Tell your family I'm sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss Brian. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

So sorry for your loss. :( You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

Sending all of you our love and prayers! What a wonderful faith filled man Jim was.

So sorry to hear of your family's loss. May you all have comfort in the statement that he in a better place.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time!

 I loved Uncle Jim, didn't see him much since a child, but told my Mom recently I felt such love from him, from his eyes towards me as a child. I remember his warm presence, you just felt better in his presence. My feeling, truly, is a man that loved, and you felt it. He had the love of Christ in him. What a wonderful expression of salvation, and Jesus. God bless you all, I know the loss is hard. But that is one man that is in the Lords presence now. I will always have my fond feelings of his wonderful presence in my life. If we all could be half the spiritual man he was, this world would be a wonderful place. Love you Uncle Jim, God Bless.

Prayers for your family. I know where your at as my father died 21 days from diagnosis of pancreatic cancer a number of years ago. May God comfort you in this time of need...

 I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad Brian. I know how hard it is to lose your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.

Thankful that he's no longer suffering. Sad for all who will miss him dearly. We're praying. Love you guys!

Sorry for your family's loss Brian. I pray God comforts you all and carries you through these difficult times.

We are so sorry to hear this. It sounds like he was an amazing man!

Hugs to my SCSU brother, Brian....your family has a very special Guardian Angel watching over you.  ❤

Brian, I'm so saddened to hear about your dad's passing. I remember him as a kind and steadfast man. Blessings to and Scott Wiens and your families.

Sorry to hear the news James, Jessica, and Ethan

I am so sorry Brian James. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤ Praise God he is in heaven~ No more suffering!

I'm so sorry for your loss, words are never enough but I pray for your comfort and Peace

Rest in peace Uncle Jim. Love to you all Brian.

He sounds like a marvelous man. I'm so sorry for your loss...

Oh, we are sorry for your loss of such an incredible man in your life. May God bring you peace and memories in the coming weeks!

 Brian, I am sorry for you loss! Praying for you and your family.

So sorry Brian. Send my love to everyone.

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from us during this time.

So sorry for your family's loss, Brian. Praying for you

My deepest sympathies. Sending peaceful thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry! My thought and prayers are with you!

So sad to hear! Glad he is no longer suffering. Thinking of all of you. ❤

Very beautifully written, Brian James. I am so sorry for the loss to you and all of your family.

Good thoughts and prayers for you and yours. ❤

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family!

Very sorry Brian for the loss of your father. There should be great comfort knowing that he's in heaven with no pain and suffering. This was a great tribute to him. Let me know if you need anything. I'm always available.

I'm very sorry for your loss. I'll be thinking of you guys in the days to come. Praying to peace and comfort as you grieve. Xoxo

So sorry about your Dad. He was a strong and courageous man. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Sorry for your loss.  Peace be with you and your family.

Very sorry to hear Brian. Our prayers are with your family.

So sorry, Brian. We are thinking of you guys.

So sorry to hear of your loss, Brian. Prayers to you and your family.

 So sorry to hear this..know that many will keep you in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take care.

OBITUARY

James R. "Jim" Wiens

February 25, 1943 – October 21, 2017

Gearhart Funeral Home

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