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Rick coller #1490
July 6, 2025
Jimmy, been a while, you are dearly missed was fun working with you,till we meet again, may you rest in peace!
julie lyons-delacruz
July 6, 2020
So back in 1980 I became best friends with a guy named Mike Scanlon at St. Agnes High School freshman year. Little did his poor family know what they got when he brought my friends and I over to his house. Jim and Laurel were the kindest and funniest parents! They put up with us "forking" their yard, crank calling their house, I think there were a couple times of toilet papering the place, showing up there uninvited and so many more instances of craziness. After Mike's passing - we continued to show up uninvited, fork their yard and at times even go over and bring pizza with when we were invited. Jim always had his rosey cheeks and would laugh about everything we did. He knew Mike made friends with trouble (in a good way), but they loved us as much -- as we loved that family. Hard to believe it is almost 8 years ago that we lost Jim. :-( Anita if you read this, I hope you are doing well. We still laugh about times with Mike and your family to this day.
Bonnie Bunkowske (Treff)
August 2, 2012
To the Scanlon family, I knew Jim many years ago when I was married to Laurel's brother who has also been taken home to our heavenly father. I enjoyed the times that we all got together. My prayer's to you and your family.
Sarah Carlson (Orlando)
July 16, 2012
Jim was one of my favorite guys in the reserves. I remember working many details with him over the years. Sorry to hear of your loss.
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kathy stella
July 15, 2012
OMG this was one of the greatest guys to work with I remember Jim as a fellow reservist may he and kathy sherbert meet up in heaven and lead all of heaven parades RIP Jim your smile and determination will always live within myself thanks for all of your vol services to the city of st paul
Tait A. Danielson Castillo
July 14, 2012
Jimmy helped train me in as a Neighborhood Assistance Officer (NAO) in 2001. As an avid patroler of the Frogtown Neighborhood, he was my mentor and friend. I am so sorry that I missed the funeral. He will be in my heart and mind forever. May he watch over us in heaven, as he did every day here on earth.
Jenny (Jannetto) Campos
July 14, 2012
Anita, Steve and Family,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Your father will always be fondly remembered within the department. He was a truly dedicated reserve. He will be missed.
rick coller
July 14, 2012
Jimmy will greatly be missed. Jim was a very funny guy and always kept a straight face and was a great police reserve and great to work with. vey sorry for the loss of a great guy may he rest in peace with laural.
Ron Lovich
July 13, 2012
To the Scanlon Family,
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Jim was truly one of a kind. I too have some great memories volunteering many details with Jim. He bailed me out more times than I can count. I will certainly cherish the fond memories that I have of Jim. Rest in peace my good friend.
July 13, 2012
I've been retired many years but I remember Jim as a dedicated Police Reservist who was always willing to give more of himself than was asked. He was a class act and I'm glad to have known him. My sympathies are with you and Jim is in our prayers.
Ted Brown
July 13, 2012
Tom, DeDe, and the entire Scanlon family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cherish the memories...
Kurt and Amy (RaDue) Halstrom family
Rich Otteson
July 13, 2012
To Jim's family. I'm very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I knew Jim for many years with the volunteers. He was very dedicated to the program and a good guy. I'm glad I had the chance to know and work with him. I know he will be missed.
July 13, 2012
Dear Tom, Dede and families,
So sorry to learn of Mr. Scanlon's passing. Those we love reamain with us. For love itself lives on. And cherished memories never fade. May you find comfort in each other.
Sending our love,
Tom & Stephanie Hutson
Rose Schoenecker
July 13, 2012
To the Scanlon Family,
I was on the St.Paul Police Reserves with Jim. We was one in a million. He always had a story to tell, kind words or a hug. You will be missed Jim. The Reserves has lost a wonderful man. I will cherish some great memories. I am sure he is a happy man reuntied with Laurel now. RIP Jim.
Jeanne (Schultz) Kassim
July 13, 2012
Anita,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Whenever I think of your Mom and Dad, it brings a smile to my face because they were such wonderful and caring parents. Mike has also had a special place in my heart as my high school years were full of laughter with our gang which included Julie, Becky and Jane. Memories really do last forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gary Seurer
July 13, 2012
To the Scanlon family, I also worked with Jim in the Reserves for many years.
Jim was very dedicated to the program,
as he was still active until his death.
I worked many details with Jim, and learned much from him. Jim was definitly a Icon in the Reserves.
Dont feel sad because of our loss, But
feel happy that now his days of missing
Laurel are over for him, as Jim is again reunited with her.
steve golden
July 13, 2012
Tom,Anita,Dede and Steve It was truely a sad e-mail informing me of Jims death.My prayers go out to you and his family and friends. Sam Golden
Mike Glasgow
July 12, 2012
Tom, Anita,Dede and Steve,
Georgeane and I were sorry to hear of Jim's death. He was a good neighbor and friend. We met your mom and dad decades ago, when we got involve with DFL politics. We always enjoyed their friendship and stories. Your mom was deeply missed and and now Jim joins her. May God give you comfort and peace. Mike Glasgow
July 12, 2012
Anita and Steven -
Thanking of you and your family today. You are always in my heart:)
Sally McCoy
Mary Murphy
July 12, 2012
Tom,Anita,Steve,Dede and the Scanlon family. I was sorry to hear about the death of your dad and grandfather. He was a special person to me and a great reserve partner. We had many good years and good memories together, with your mom and dad. I did many things with them both. Now they can be together again. God Bless, I'll keep you in my prayers.
Michael Glasgow
July 12, 2012
Anita & Steve,
So sorry to hear. I loved to chat with you Dad. He would always tell me stories about your Mom and him meeting. His love for his wife and family was made well known. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
William Prochnow
July 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Ege
July 12, 2012
Anita, Steve, & Family,
I worked with your dad for several years in the reserves. I loved working & spending time with Jim. What a kind, gentle, funny, and caring man he was. There are so many good & fun memories of him. He was truly one of my favorite people in the world. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. Find peace knowing he is once again with Laurel.
July 12, 2012
Anita, Steve and family ~
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We know how hard it is to lose a dad. Hold on to your faith, happy memories, and to each other.
~ Judy and Brian Larson
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