James G. "Jim" Stohr

Mr. Stohr was my very first boss at my very first job at the DQ. I started at $1.40/hour and loved every minute of it--especially payday! He was such a kind, considerate, happy person to be around. He enjoyed everyone he met. I loved working there and think of my DQ job as one of the best! I've had a number of bosses since then--and I can promise you-- none of them come close to the man I've always called, "Sunny Jim." My heart-felt blessings to his family during this difficult time.

Jim was our friend and mentor. He graciously welcomed us into the "Dairy Queen family", kept a close eye on us as we acclimated to the business, and was always there to give sage advice and Irish humor. One of Jim's basic principles, other than "the customer is always right", was that, if you were ever out of a product that a customer would normally order, get it immeidiately, somehow, or you will be out of business!! Many of our basic business principles that became habits for becoming a successful business can be traced back to Jim's wisdom and council. Thanks, Jim, for touching our lives! You will be missed, but remembered!

Jim was our friend and mentor. He graciously welcomed us into the "Dairy Queen family", kept a close eye on us as we acclimated to the business, and was always there to give sage advice and Irish humor. Thanks, Jim, for touching our lives. You will be missed!

My earliest memory of Jim is in the late 1940's delivering groceries to my parent's home on 16th Avenue.
Easter blessings to all of Jim's family.

I Thoughts are with the Stohr family. Mr Stohr game me my first real job at the DQ and memories that i will always cherish and remember.

Steven C. Blesio
(Portland, Oregon)

Was very greatful for the kindness and great spirit I saw as a young kid growing up in Yakima. Dairy Queen was one of my favirote places to go with friends and family. Bless all of Jim's family.

Easter offers hope to those who grieve.