March 31, 1934 – February 18, 2013

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Veronica T. James, age 78 of Waite Park, formerly of St. Paul and Sauk Centre who passed away on Monday, February 18, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Alan Wielinski will officiate. Private inurnment will take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Sauk Centre.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud and after 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.

Veronica was born on March 31, 1934 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Thomas and Helen (Moga) Gibbons. She grew up in St. Paul the daughter of Tommy Gibbons the Ramsey County Sheriff and Heavy Weight Boxing Championship contender. She married Clarence F. “Bear” James on February 7, 1959 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in St. Paul. The couple lived in North St. Paul until moving to Sauk Centre in 1980. She has made her home in Waite Park since 2004.

Survivors include her children, Mari B. (Dan Kuchar) Maggio of Commerce City, Colorado, Jeffrey of Aitkin, Maureen of St. Cloud, Thomas of Sartell, Christopher (Nancy) of Becker, Gina (Carlton) Frank of Austin and Gregory C. of Waite Park; 14 grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and sister, Mary DeLuca of Pueblo, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence ”Bear”; brothers, Thomas, Richard, Mark, Jerome, Gregory, Peter and Jack; and one sister, Joanne Rogers

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To the family, May God Bless you & assist you through this most difficult time. I thank you dearly for allowing me to be apart of this agonizing process. With all my Love to each & everyone of you. God Bless. Nanie is in Great Hands now!! Paul

Paul Robischon
February 21, 2013

She put up a heck of a fight, but finally got to take her last breath as she was called Home.
There will always be a place in our hearts for sweet “Nanie” but her presence here with us will be gravely missed!
“Nobody has fun like we do.” Was one her last classic statements.
Have fun with Dad and everyone else Mom. We’ll see you again!!

Gina , Daughter
February 20, 2013

Dear James and Gibbons Families: My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. One of my favorite memories is the times around the fire up at Sauk Center and Veronica taking care of all of us as thou we were all her own kids. She is and will always be loved and remembered by many. God bless her and all of you. Love Anna

Anna Dey , old friend of family

Greg and family~
Your Mom was such ar special lady and will leave a lasting impression on anybodys life she touched! May God wrap you all in his loving arms at this time of sorrow and loss. May you rest in peace sweet Veronica.

Jody Miland , Friend of son

Dear Greg and Family: Our sincerest sympathy and condolences. You can see the lovely spirit and energy in her just from her photo. God bless you all and may you find great comfort in knowing she is in the loving arms of our precious Lord.

Tammy and Chris Flower , Coworker of Son

Greg James and family: My deepest condolences for your loss. Veronica was very special and touched so many people. To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord. Godspeed, Chris Brown (Electrolux Manager sending thoughts and prayers from the entire factory)

Christopher Brown , Friend
February 19, 2013

Services

Visitation

Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud

Services

St. Paul’s Catholic Church

Schedule Details

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2013 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Private inurnment will take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Sauk Centre.