James H. "Jim" Chalmers

Chalmers, James H., "Jim" age 82 of Minnetonka, formerly of Martinsville, VA, passed away January 30, 2012. Preceded in death by first wife, Joyce Pavlo, second wife, Karen Bergstrom, children, Kristina and Scott Chalmers, son-in-law, Peter Spranger and best friend and long time companion, Marlene Lester. Survived by daughters, Lori (Sam) Hurt, Cindy (Mike) Thomes and Julia Spranger, grandchildren, Margaret Stewart Hurt, Anne Carlyle Hurt, Jennifer (Chris Vaksdal) Thomes, Leah Spranger, Joseph and Matthew Chalmers, great grandson, Jace Chalmers, daughter-in-law, Julie Chalmers, Angie Chalmers and other loving family and friends. Jim will always be remembered for his kindness, loyalty and wonderful sense of humor. 1947 graduate of Washburn High School where he participated in baseball, basketball, hockey, wrestling and golden gloves. His sports passion continued into his adult life where he coached many softball and hockey teams. In addition to cheering for all of his favorite MN sports teams, Jim enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening, golfing and animals. Jim was a member of the Chatmoss Country Club, Piedmont Arts Association, First Presbyterian Church and the SPCA in Martinsville, VA. Jim also served on the Board of Directors of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufactures Association, former president of Medallion Kitchens, Waconia, MN, and owner/founder of Air Seal Window Company and served in the Army as a draftsman. Funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday (2/3) at Huber Funeral Home, 16394 Glory Lane, Eden Prairie, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery Friday at 10:30 AM. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or the SPCA of Martinsville VA. Huber Funeral & Cremation Services Eden Prairie Chapel 952-949-4970 www.huberfunerals.com