Suddenly on October 3rd, 2011 Jim passed away peacefully in his car in Wampum. Jim was born in Roseau, Minnesota but lived his entire life in Wampum. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Shirley (Meixner), his daughter Jolene (Gabriel Bunn) and grandchildren; Trechelle and Teane. Jim is also survived by his mother Elsie Yurechka, sisters Bonnie Grawberger (Gary), Susie Dokken (Kenny), Sandy Yurechka (Darrell), mother-in-law Rolande Meixner, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jim was predeceased by his son, Jared in 1998 and his father John in 2003. A Memorial Service will be held at Vassar Hall in Vassar, MB October 11th, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. There are no "Good Byes" in HEAVEN!