Obituary of James J Clements

James J Clements Jr Dec 8, 1943 to June 15th 2016 Age 72 of Pine City, formerly of St. Paul. Jim died at home on June 15th from pancreatic cancer. Jim was very talented and held positions at Zayres Shopper City, Crown Auto, Twin City Hardware, Doyle Lock and EL Reinhardt. He was able to retire early with his wife Anne in Pine City and wintered in Rock Port TX. Although retired he and Anne remained busy making crafts, cleaning out houses, refinishing their beautiful property, traveling and finding other ways to fill their time. Jim enjoyed many things including serving at church, fishing, attending auctions, treasure hunting, doing crafts, helping fix things for others, going to breakfast, drinking coffee and spending time with his wife, Anne; children Dottie (Kevin) Riotto, Debi (Guy) Grover, Jim (Angela) Clements III, Kristey (Chuck) Blair, Lisa (Rick) Wright and Jim Hudgens; siblings Bonnie Peterson, Joan (Gary) Hanson and Mark Clements; 22 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many other family and friends. Jim loved the lord with all his heart and although he was not ready to leave this world he was ready to be welcomed home into the arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mae Clements and granddaughter Greta Reagan Grover. Memorial service at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Brunswick, Friday July 8th 11AM, visitation 1 hour prior. There will also be a brief graveside service at 4:30pm at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in North Branch followed by gathering of family and friends with a light dinner at the Forest Lake VFW.