I never got to meet him but he has a big space in my heart.
James W. McCarney
July 19, 1947 – February 25, 2007
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for James W. “Jim” McCarney, age 59, of St. Cloud who died Sunday, February 25, 2007 at St. Benedict’s Community in St. Cloud. Burial will take place in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis with full military honors.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. The V.F.W. Post 428 service will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by Parish Prayers at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 12 Noon on Wednesday at the church.
Jim was born July 19, 1947 in St. Cloud, MN to George and Rose Mary Ann (Lahr) McCarney. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force from October 1966 through August 1974. He worked for Northwestern Bell, later U.S. West and finally Qwest as a network technician for 28 ½ years. He retired in 2003. He also owned and operated U-Pick Strawberries and a wild game farm. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 428, Communications Workers Association Local 7200 and St. Augustine’s Parish.
Jim is survived by his children Pamela Ann (Timothy) Primmer of Crystal and Patrick J. of Key West, FL, two grandsons Peyton and Jackson Primmer, his parents, and siblings Mary (Mike) McDonald of St. Joseph, John (Danette) of St. Cloud, Joe of Cold Spring, Michael (Kris) of Zimmerman, Monica (Steve) Sorenson of Madelia and Jacqueline (Al) Kerfeld of Anoka.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society or Diabetes Association.
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Loving thoughts and prayers for Jim and his family.
Kind, warm-hearted, funny, jovial, & interesting, are words that describe how I will always think of Jim. That theme song from “Grizzly Adams” will always play in the back of my mind too…respectfully. His affinity with animals was an amazing thing to behold. Never will I have the courage to hand-feed a lynx or walk amidst a jittery herd of elk. Being able to see his animals up close was a privelage, and will be an honored memory.
It is always evident from listening to or observing Pat, Pam, and Jim, that their relationship is something extremely special. That every father could have that bond with their children…what a world this would be.
My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you Jim. And with you Pam, Pat, Tim, Peyton, Jackson, and all of Jim’s family and friends.
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St. Augustine’s Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Relatives and friends may call from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 27 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. The V.F.W. Post 428 service will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by Parish Prayers at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 12 Noon on Wednesday at the church.