James McCauley Sr.

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James McCauley, Sr., 83, East Grand Forks, MN and formerly of Grand Forks, ND, died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Altru Hospital of Grand Forks, ND.

James was born on April 23, 1937 in Grafton, ND, the son of the late Fordyce & Bernice (Jones) McCauley.  He graduated from Grand Forks Central High School and worked at Pepsi for many years as the vending manager. He retired from Pepsi in 1997.  He married the love of his life, Joan Arlene Hollarn (who he met at the Starlite drive in theater), on Aug 5, 1956 in Grand Forks, ND.

Jim was a car enthusiast and loved fixing up old cars and participating in car shows. He loved Elvis, country music and rock & roll, but most of all loved his family.  Jim has enjoyed a lifetime of friends and family.  He and his wife traveled to many places around the country, enjoying the surroundings and the people.  He had many happy years of lake life at Lake Lizzie, MN with family & friends. 

Jim was a quiet and kind man who didn’t turn away from any family, friends or strangers that needed him to lend a hand, never asking for anything in return.  You just knew if he was involved you were safe and taken care of.  He always displayed unconditional love for his family and friends and was a perfect example of what a father and friend should be. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan in 2011, parents, brothers-in-law, aunts & uncles and many friends who were like family to him.

He is survived by his sons, James (Brenda) and their three children: James Allen, Jared and Megan, John (Brenda) and their children: Jeana, Kyle and Abby and Jason (Lori) and their children: Matt, Jesika and Jenna and 15 great grandchildren.  

Pallbearers will be Grandsons James Allen, Jared, Matt and Kyle along with great grandchildren Riley and Hunter.

Funeral Services will be private.

Graveside services will be public and will be 3:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Memorial Park North Cemetery of Grand Forks.