James "Jim" Moryn of Chisago passed away March 21st, 2023, at the age of 64 after a short, valiant battle with cancer. Beloved husband, father, sibling and friend.
Jim was born to John & Edna Moryn on February 5th, 1959 in St. Paul, MN, the 3rd in a family of 7 children. His early years were spent on the East Side and then his large family settled in Dresser, WI. where Jim graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1977. Jim worked for Parsons Electric for 44 years, ending his career as a construction executive, working on many large projects across several states. He was a dedicated and talented employee, mentor and role model to many.
From a young age Jim showed a natural talent and curiosity for all things mechanical. One special memory involves a young Jim dismantling the family washing machine to find the magnets, then being unable to put it back together. Things improved by high school when he would be routinely (and thankfully) called out of class to fix the latest malfunctioning office equipment. Jim preferred hands-on learning to books and throughout his life and career he was constantly thinking and working out the most ingenious solutions to any problem that came his way. Impossible was not in his vocabulary.
On July 15, 1995, Jim married his true love, Lisa and became a special Dad to Quinn. He fulfilled his dream of a home and family when his sons Jake and Connor came along. He was a devoted Dad to his boys and loving husband every day of his life. After raising 3 boys, Jim & Lisa found their dream lake home in the country. Jim loved the chickens, Lisa's garden, home improvement projects, his new tractor and hanging out at "Jimmy's", his treasured man cave. Caring for his wife and family was his greatest joy and highest priority.
Jim was a man of few words, but anyone he loved and cared for knew so without a single doubt. Fiercely loyal, hard-working, kind, sentimental, romantic and generous to a fault are but a few of his wonderful qualities. Jim had the rare ability to attract people far and wide, from the waitstaff at his favorite restaurant, to neighbors, co-workers, childhood schoolmates – all were among his cherished friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna, father-in-law Norm McNary. Survived by his wife Lisa, sons Quinn (Anna), Jake (Camryn) and Connor. Siblings Jennifer (Tom) Zurick, Jeff (Ann) Moryn, Jodi (Jay) Kadrmas, John Moryn, Joel (Shelly) Moryn, and Julie (Jerry) Christensen; Mother-in-law Mary Kay, Brothers-in-law Kyle McNary and Ryan (Suzanne) McNary. 22 special nieces & nephews and their spouses and families, extended family, many dear friends. A heart felt thank you to Lea, Laurie, Tina, Missy, Toni, Brianna, Heather and Ashley from Ecumen Hospice for their tender loving care during Jim's final days. They were truly our angels.
Celebration of life open house on Thursday, March 30th from 4-7:30 pm at the Lone Oak Grill, 55 Lake Street N. in Forest Lake, with tribute at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to The American Cancer Society, Tunnels to Towers, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Honor Jim's amazing life with a toast at your favorite bar, by making a new friend and overtipping your waitstaff!
Jim was born to John & Edna Moryn on February 5th, 1959 in St. Paul, MN, the 3rd in a family of 7 children. His early years were spent on the East Side and then his large family settled in Dresser, WI. where Jim graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1977. Jim worked for Parsons Electric for 44 years, ending his career as a construction executive, working on many large projects across several states. He was a dedicated and talented employee, mentor and role model to many.
From a young age Jim showed a natural talent and curiosity for all things mechanical. One special memory involves a young Jim dismantling the family washing machine to find the magnets, then being unable to put it back together. Things improved by high school when he would be routinely (and thankfully) called out of class to fix the latest malfunctioning office equipment. Jim preferred hands-on learning to books and throughout his life and career he was constantly thinking and working out the most ingenious solutions to any problem that came his way. Impossible was not in his vocabulary.
On July 15, 1995, Jim married his true love, Lisa and became a special Dad to Quinn. He fulfilled his dream of a home and family when his sons Jake and Connor came along. He was a devoted Dad to his boys and loving husband every day of his life. After raising 3 boys, Jim & Lisa found their dream lake home in the country. Jim loved the chickens, Lisa's garden, home improvement projects, his new tractor and hanging out at "Jimmy's", his treasured man cave. Caring for his wife and family was his greatest joy and highest priority.
Jim was a man of few words, but anyone he loved and cared for knew so without a single doubt. Fiercely loyal, hard-working, kind, sentimental, romantic and generous to a fault are but a few of his wonderful qualities. Jim had the rare ability to attract people far and wide, from the waitstaff at his favorite restaurant, to neighbors, co-workers, childhood schoolmates – all were among his cherished friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna, father-in-law Norm McNary. Survived by his wife Lisa, sons Quinn (Anna), Jake (Camryn) and Connor. Siblings Jennifer (Tom) Zurick, Jeff (Ann) Moryn, Jodi (Jay) Kadrmas, John Moryn, Joel (Shelly) Moryn, and Julie (Jerry) Christensen; Mother-in-law Mary Kay, Brothers-in-law Kyle McNary and Ryan (Suzanne) McNary. 22 special nieces & nephews and their spouses and families, extended family, many dear friends. A heart felt thank you to Lea, Laurie, Tina, Missy, Toni, Brianna, Heather and Ashley from Ecumen Hospice for their tender loving care during Jim's final days. They were truly our angels.
Celebration of life open house on Thursday, March 30th from 4-7:30 pm at the Lone Oak Grill, 55 Lake Street N. in Forest Lake, with tribute at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to The American Cancer Society, Tunnels to Towers, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Honor Jim's amazing life with a toast at your favorite bar, by making a new friend and overtipping your waitstaff!
James "Jim" Moryn of Chisago passed away March 21st, 2023, at the age of 64 after a short, valiant battle with cancer. Beloved husband, father, sibling and friend.
Jim was born to John & Edna Moryn on February 5th, 1959 in St. Paul, MN, the 3rd in a family of 7 children. His early years were spent on the East Side and then his large family settled in Dresser, WI. where Jim graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1977. Jim worked for Parsons Electric for 44 years, ending his career as a construction executive, working on many large projects across several states. He was a dedicated and talented employee, mentor and role model to many.
From a young age Jim showed a natural talent and curiosity for all things mechanical. One special memory involves a young Jim dismantling the family washing machine to find the magnets, then being unable to put it back together. Things improved by high school when he would be routinely (and thankfully) called out of class to fix the latest malfunctioning office equipment. Jim preferred hands-on learning to books and throughout his life and career he was constantly thinking and working out the most ingenious solutions to any problem that came his way. Impossible was not in his vocabulary.
On July 15, 1995, Jim married his true love, Lisa and became a special Dad to Quinn. He fulfilled his dream of a home and family when his sons Jake and Connor came along. He was a devoted Dad to his boys and loving husband every day of his life. After raising 3 boys, Jim & Lisa found their dream lake home in the country. Jim loved the chickens, Lisa's garden, home improvement projects, his new tractor and hanging out at "Jimmy's", his treasured man cave. Caring for his wife and family was his greatest joy and highest priority.
Jim was a man of few words, but anyone he loved and cared for knew so without a single doubt. Fiercely loyal, hard-working, kind, sentimental, romantic and generous to a fault are but a few of his wonderful qualities. Jim had the rare ability to attract people far and wide, from the waitstaff at his favorite restaurant, to neighbors, co-workers, childhood schoolmates – all were among his cherished friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna, father-in-law Norm McNary. Survived by his wife Lisa, sons Quinn (Anna), Jake (Camryn) and Connor. Siblings Jennifer (Tom) Zurick, Jeff (Ann) Moryn, Jodi (Jay) Kadrmas, John Moryn, Joel (Shelly) Moryn, and Julie (Jerry) Christensen; Mother-in-law Mary Kay, Brothers-in-law Kyle McNary and Ryan (Suzanne) McNary. 22 special nieces & nephews and their spouses and families, extended family, many dear friends. A heart felt thank you to Lea, Laurie, Tina, Missy, Toni, Brianna, Heather and Ashley from Ecumen Hospice for their tender loving care during Jim's final days. They were truly our angels.
Celebration of life open house on Thursday, March 30th from 4-7:30 pm at the Lone Oak Grill, 55 Lake Street N. in Forest Lake, with tribute at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to The American Cancer Society, Tunnels to Towers, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Honor Jim's amazing life with a toast at your favorite bar, by making a new friend and overtipping your waitstaff!
Jim was born to John & Edna Moryn on February 5th, 1959 in St. Paul, MN, the 3rd in a family of 7 children. His early years were spent on the East Side and then his large family settled in Dresser, WI. where Jim graduated from St. Croix Falls High School in 1977. Jim worked for Parsons Electric for 44 years, ending his career as a construction executive, working on many large projects across several states. He was a dedicated and talented employee, mentor and role model to many.
From a young age Jim showed a natural talent and curiosity for all things mechanical. One special memory involves a young Jim dismantling the family washing machine to find the magnets, then being unable to put it back together. Things improved by high school when he would be routinely (and thankfully) called out of class to fix the latest malfunctioning office equipment. Jim preferred hands-on learning to books and throughout his life and career he was constantly thinking and working out the most ingenious solutions to any problem that came his way. Impossible was not in his vocabulary.
On July 15, 1995, Jim married his true love, Lisa and became a special Dad to Quinn. He fulfilled his dream of a home and family when his sons Jake and Connor came along. He was a devoted Dad to his boys and loving husband every day of his life. After raising 3 boys, Jim & Lisa found their dream lake home in the country. Jim loved the chickens, Lisa's garden, home improvement projects, his new tractor and hanging out at "Jimmy's", his treasured man cave. Caring for his wife and family was his greatest joy and highest priority.
Jim was a man of few words, but anyone he loved and cared for knew so without a single doubt. Fiercely loyal, hard-working, kind, sentimental, romantic and generous to a fault are but a few of his wonderful qualities. Jim had the rare ability to attract people far and wide, from the waitstaff at his favorite restaurant, to neighbors, co-workers, childhood schoolmates – all were among his cherished friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna, father-in-law Norm McNary. Survived by his wife Lisa, sons Quinn (Anna), Jake (Camryn) and Connor. Siblings Jennifer (Tom) Zurick, Jeff (Ann) Moryn, Jodi (Jay) Kadrmas, John Moryn, Joel (Shelly) Moryn, and Julie (Jerry) Christensen; Mother-in-law Mary Kay, Brothers-in-law Kyle McNary and Ryan (Suzanne) McNary. 22 special nieces & nephews and their spouses and families, extended family, many dear friends. A heart felt thank you to Lea, Laurie, Tina, Missy, Toni, Brianna, Heather and Ashley from Ecumen Hospice for their tender loving care during Jim's final days. They were truly our angels.
Celebration of life open house on Thursday, March 30th from 4-7:30 pm at the Lone Oak Grill, 55 Lake Street N. in Forest Lake, with tribute at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to The American Cancer Society, Tunnels to Towers, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Honor Jim's amazing life with a toast at your favorite bar, by making a new friend and overtipping your waitstaff!
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