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James N. PACKER

1942 - 2023

BORN

1942

DIED

2023

James PACKER Obituary

Name: Visitation for James N. PACKER
Start: 2023-01-27T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Stephens Lutheran Church

11/27/1942 – 1/17/2023 Jim passed away on January 17th surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy and children Tim (Angie), Tom (Angel), Pete, Tracy (Milo), Steve, Holly (Bob) and siblings Jeff, John and Jeanne. He served the Twin Cities in the HVAC industry his entire career and was a life member of the MSRA. Services will be at his home church on Friday, January 27th at 11 o'clock with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 1575 Charlton Street, West St Paul.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jan. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for James PACKER

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26 Entries

Tracy

January 16, 2024

A whole year has past and it still feels like this is all one bad dream, so many things left undone and so many words left unsaid.. your laugh, your smile, your one liners and of course your big bear hugs are sooo greatly missed but will never EVER be forgotten.
I Love and miss you so very much Dad, You´re ALWAYS in my heart and ALWAYS on my mind.
Until I see you again...
Love your little girl.. Tracy

Kathyrn L Packer

January 16, 2024

I can't believe a whole year has passed without Jim in my life. So many changes and transitions to go through without him but I always feel his presence and encouragement. Many tears but so many happy memories for the years we spent together

Skip Rothe

March 4, 2023

Kathy,

I was just going to check in with you and Jim to let you know that Kay had passed on January 24th. What a shock to learn that Jim had passed also, and so close to Kay's passing. I hope that Jim helped her through the transition as he would have been the one to help and probably do it with a joke along the way.
Jim was the best to work with and almost was my partner in business. I recall the fight for the monthly award for the highest sales and the trophy. We fought harder for the trophy than the money! When I left I kept the trophy which I still have.
I have so many stories about Jim that I could go on forever but need to let you know that he will be forever in my thoughts and prayers.
I can unfortunately say that I know what you are going through and if you ever need to talk please do not hesitate to call me! 612-670-6408
Skip

Janet Lindgren

February 17, 2023

Kathy, I was not aware of Jim´s passing until today. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man and friend. I will cherish memories from all the get together and parties at your house with the Twin Cities roadsters. His laugh and his wonderful sense of humor. God bless and you and your family are in my prayers

Tracy

February 8, 2023

Thank you for all the very beautiful messages. My/our father/grandfather/great grandfather, and Most of all such a very loving devoted husband. He had such a huge presence wherever he went with a smile on his face with a joke ready and waiting to share. His contagious laugh I will forever hear with bittersweet love and memories. Thank you for ALWAYS ALWAYS making me feel safe. I Love you and miss you soo very much..
until we meet again~Love Your little girl ..

Marilynn Peters

February 6, 2023

Kathy, I just today heard Jim died. I feel so bad that we did not know as we would have come to his funeral. I cared for him as very special friend. He was just a great person. So sorry you have lost your best friend. I hope your kids and grandkids can help fill the empty space in your life. Love to you old friend. Ken Nielsen and Marilynn Peters

Jeanne O´Heron

January 31, 2023

Dear Kathy,
I have the vision of Ron greeting Jim with a big smile and both of their bodies fully healed from the affects of their strokes. Renewing their HVAC connection. And missing us as much as we miss them.
Jeanne

John Packer

January 27, 2023

Always will come back to me- the sound of brother Jim's laugh- unlike any other. Have
always had it in my life. Temporarily gone now, but will return
Love you , Jim

Jim

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Jim Kelly

January 26, 2023

Hi Kathy. There are so many memories in the 60 years Jim and I were best friends I cannot begin to count them here. From meeting Jim for the first time at Stadium Lanes to racing his '62 Corvette to Jim and I being on a pit crew at the NHRA Divisionals at Brainerd, to fishing on Mille Lacs and ducking hunting at the lease in Western Minnesota to Deer hunting in Northern Minnesota. We gun broke his dogs for hunting and I stood with him as he cried when he lost one of them. Jim was Best Man for me at my wedding. We drifted apart as friends often do when families and children become important and suddenly life happened and I heard he had a stroke and I searched for him at several hospitals and you, Kathy, answered the phone in his room and as always, Jim and I picked up our friendship like we had never drifted apart. Well, as painful as it is to lose him, I am so thankful we were able to renew our friendship and we were able to laugh together again. Jim was always terrific at telling jokes. There are some great things being said about him here and he was all of that and much more. My wife, Patty worked for Jim for many years and they are together now and I suspect she has already taken charge up there. I will miss you, Jim but we will someday be together again. I love you, Brother. Kathy, just know that you were the best thing that ever happened to Jim. If you need anything, call me.

Hilary Greene And Family

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Mary Ann Wilke

January 26, 2023

Kathy,
I´ve been thinking of you and offer my condolences on Jim´s passing. I have good memories of many times I´ve been with you guys, but what comes to mind is New Year´s Eve at Duluth and Jim so loving to attend Annika and Kaia´s dance recitals and visiting afterwards at Jason and Karla´s. He will be missed. Take care.

todd peterson

January 25, 2023

Jim will be missed by '61 grads at our monthly lunches-simply put-a good man, a good friend.

Tyler Martinson-Packer

January 23, 2023

I love you Grandpa, you are my hero. Grandpa was an amazing man, he will truly be missed.

Sr. Connie Gleason, CSJ

January 23, 2023

Dear Angel and Tom,
I am sorry for you loss. My prayers are with your family. God bless each of you with comfort, peace, and good memories. Love and sincere sympathy,
S.Connie Gleason, CSJ

Linda Wagner

January 22, 2023

I only knew Jim and Kathy a couple weeks. Over the years, I have had many patients, a handful have left an impression, and Jim was one I will never forget. What a testament to love and faith. It was a pleasure. Blessings and peace to the family.

Melanie Cobb

January 22, 2023

Jim was one of the kindest people I'd ever met. Everything he did, he did with love and compassion. He will be greatly missed.

Louise Mattson & Jim Harrell

January 22, 2023

We will miss him here, but know he is helping in Heaven somehow! He was a great person, friend, mentor, worker, family man, and brought many people to know Christ through his actions and example. Love and hugs to all in his family.

Lisa Lange

January 22, 2023

So sorry for your loss Tracy.

David Paton

January 22, 2023

A true friend and believer in Jesus, may Jim continue his work in heaven while his family finds comfort that the Good Lord is with them today and always... something Jim always knew.

John and Kathy Lind

January 22, 2023

So very sad to hear about Jim. We have such fine memories from Mille Lacs Island Resort.

Jeff Packer

January 22, 2023

So many treasured memories with my big brother I could right a book! RIP bro you´ve left a giant void in many hearts including mine. It´s a great comfort to know with your strong beliefs your with the lord. See you on the other side brother Jim! The love we shared was very special!

Kathyrn Packer

January 22, 2023

He was the love of my life. He taught me how to love and live life to the fullest. He is dearly missed. Kathy

William Hohenstein

January 22, 2023

There are not enough words to tell how much Jim meant to me. He was my second dad, but even more importantly, a dear friend who took me under his wing when I was lost and broken. It is difficult to convey into words what I feel now losing two dads. I guess the fact that I was so lucky to have two men in my life who truly loved me like a son is a blessing. Jim will always have a very special place in my heart.

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