James (Jim) Arthur St. Pierre

James (Jim) Arthur St. Pierre passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2014. Jim was born on December 17, 1945, in Monticello, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dorotha St. Pierre and nephew Jon Anderson.

Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mickie St. Pierre; his sons James Andrew St. Pierre and Brett St. Pierre; stepdaughter Denise Betz; Brett’s wife Edana St. Pierre, James’ fiancé Sandi Kaveney; four grandchildren, Jason, Aryanna, Samuel, and Dakota; his sister Joan Anderson; brother Terry St. Pierre; sister-in-law Joni St. Pierre; niece Jill Balkema and her husband Chris Balkema, their sons Luke and Max; and aunt Alda Jane Lucas and cousins Mike, Rick, and Scott.

Jim’s parents farmed northwest of Wolcott, Ind., until retiring to Indianapolis and later to Monticello, Ind. Jim was raised on the farm until the age of 18, at which time he moved to Chicago to attend Illinois Institute of Technology. Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968, stationed in Panama. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Jim worked for Western Electric Co. in Chicago, Ill., from 1968-1976.

In 1976, Jim took a position with a California-based company called CMC. After a few years as their sales manager, he was promoted to Vice President of Marketing and moved to California. Jim was an integral part of the security industry until he retired in 2008. In 2007, Jim and his wife moved from Orange County to Fallbrook, Calif., a community he happily called home until his passing.

Jim loved spending time with family and friends, fishing, refurbishing old cars, and tinkering with projects. He was a problem solver and enjoyed being the “go-to-guy” for family and friends and was a mentor to many. His passions continue to live on through his children and grandchildren. His big heart, sense of humor, and helping hands will truly be missed.

Memorial services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Orange, Calif., on December 22.