JAMES H. "JIM" BRINK

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

JAMES BRINK Obituary

JAMES H. "JIM" BRINK, 56, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born in Fort Wayne, Jim graduated from Bishop Dwenger High School. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He was an avid Notre Dame and Green Bay Packer Football Fan. Surviving are his brother, Carl (Santa) Brink of Fort Wayne; sisters, Carol Eifert, Martha Hernandez both of Fort Wayne, Barbara Bangert of Kansas, and Margaret (Mike) Petersen of Elkhart; brother-in-law, Joe Snyder of Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Catherine Brink; sister, Mary Kay Snyder; brother-in-laws, Steve Bangert and Bob Eifert. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at St. Jude Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to Matthew 25, 413 East Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne, Ind. 46802. D.O. McComb & Son's Maplewood Park Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 3, 2013.
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My thoughts and prayers to all the Brink family. I am in Florida so could not make calling.

February 8, 2013

Jim was a Classmate of mine at Bishop Dwenger High School and a truly good friend. His sense of humor made each day just a bit easier! My thoughts and prayers to him and his Family!

Jeff Baugher

February 6, 2013

I just want to say that I will never forget the pool, the screened in back porch, his Mom and Dads car (the Satellite) that we used to make excuses to take out when he turned 16. This was the same car his Mom and Dad took us to my first ND Football game in.
Waiting for him to get off work from Parkview with friends in the parking lot behinds the house so he could take us crusing.
The apartment with Mark Lee above the Good Times Tavern when we were in High School.
The 68 GTO that we were lucky to survive.
He also got me my first job out of college at Brink & Erb. Jimmy helped convince Carl Sr. to hire me which actually started my career.
All the times at Lake he spent with us.
Going to see Leigh and John's band.
His 50th Birthday Party we threw at our house which he was so thrilled with, and was actually a great party.
Thinking back it seems in all those times I cannot think of one Birthday, Graduation, Holiday, or event that Jimmy was not there and a part of our family or our freinds.
He used to like to come to my house every Weds evening for the last several years including last Weds just before he passed. He used to call me every Weds. and when the weather was nice he'd always call and just say "drinks on the deck tonight?"
Susan and I are going to miss those drinks with Jimmy on the deck this spring, but we will never forget.

Mark Emmons

February 5, 2013

Jimbo was a great guy. He had a big heart and will be greatly missed by many. He also always had a smile upon His face. His sense of humor will also be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.

Berger Auto Employees

February 5, 2013

It's hard to say Goodbye to Jimmy. The last time I saw him (Jan. 19), I said, "See you later, Jimmy!" thinking that it would be at a ball game or something coming up soon. He will be missed -- we loved seeing him at the lake, parties, when our band was playing -- he LOVED hearing the band play. His compassion and faith were as real and apparent as the huge smile he offered so easily! Rest in Peace, Jimmy! I'll see you later -- save a good seat for me at those Heavenly concerts!

Leigh Roberson

February 4, 2013

Jimmy was an extended part of our family. For many years he was our dads "tubing buddy" when we celebrated his birthday at the lake. He was a unique individual with a big heart and he will be missed by many.

Laura Newton

February 4, 2013

I will always remember Jimmy as a die hard Packer fan. I will remember how hard he prayed for my daughter when she had cancer. That really touched me, how he cared and loved everyone. Will miss him.

Melanie Smetana

February 4, 2013

Jim was such a good and joyful man.

February 4, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

February 3, 2013

Jim was a one of a kind friend,there will not be another.I will miss his humor and his compassionate heart.

John Pagliaro

February 3, 2013

I extend my prayers and sympathy. Jim was a great childhood friend. I have so many great memories such as hanging out at the backyard pool and the many games of shuffleboard. Then there was the numerous Saturday mornings bowling at the Elks. Jim was always the lead off bowler. Jim had made up nicknames for three of us friends that hung out with him. Please know that "Rockhead" cares and mourns the loss of his friend.

Ed Raupfer

February 3, 2013

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