James Harold Stennes

James H. Stennes Surrounded by family, Jim passed away peacefully, on June 20, 2023, at the age of 86. Born in Bemidji, MN on May 1, 1937, Jim was the son of Oscar and Ann Stennes. He was a wonderful husband, father of 4, grandfather of 14, and great-grandfather of 8. Jim retired from his lifelong career in sales, selling his network of North Texas based ATM cash machines. In his work, in his leadership roles in men's ministry, and with his family and friends, there are a lifetime of memories for all those who have had a chance to be around the man who was, uniquely, Jim. His positive attitude, and the resulting positive influence he had on anyone with whom he came in contact, was noticeable. He was known for his phone calls, his check-in's, his sharing of daily energy that always left you feeling supported, loved, lighter. Faith and music were important to him, and always had been. Jim was a strong and vocal Christian, who at his mother's 80th birthday celebration at church in Bemidji led him to "say a few words" at the pulpit. The lady sitting next to Grandma Ann in the congregation turned to her and said "Is Jim a pastor?". "No", she said, "he just loves the Lord". For a long time, and in a statement that some found uncomfortable to hear, he was known to say "I'm ready to go meet my Maker". He knew where he was going, and shared faith so others would find it too. Jim's greatest joy was his large family, who all have been blessed with the goodness he shared throughout his life. Even as vascular dementia took his memory, he remained cheerful and in good spirits. Our family is grateful for the extra years that patriarch "Grandpa" got to be here, to attend another generation of grandchildren's weddings and great-grandchild births. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, DeEtte; daughters, Kris (Mike) Abrahamson, Karel (Dale) Hoffmann, Kathy Stennes (Keri Jones); stepdaughter, Polly (Paul) Gordon; son, David (Mary) Stennes. Preceded by: Oscar (father), Ann (mother), John and Mark (brothers) Also survived by: Brothers: Richard (Nilla) and Paul (Geri) Stennes; Sister-in-laws, Shirley and Diane Stennes; Grandchildren - Lindsey, Erik (Jen), Karley Abrahamson; Kelsey (AJ Chase) and Lu Sullivan; Dylan (Breanna), Logan (Jillian), Maria Hoffmann; Luke (Maddie) Stennes Basil, Lauryn, Matthew Stennes; Michael, Matthew, Melanie Gordon; And a long list of close family cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Great grandchildren - Allyson Rux: Arlo and Grace Abrahamson; Amelia and Ada Hoffmann; Jay Stennes Basil; Lincoln and Levi Gordon Special thanks to the caring staff at Stonebay Senior Living, and to the true professionals at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice and Palliative Care Interment near his parents, grandparents, and family members who have gone before, at Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji, MN. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota-North Dakota chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, at www.alz.org

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James Harold Stennes

May 1, 1937 - June 20, 2023

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James Harold Stennes

May 1, 1937 - June 20, 2023

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