From: brekke sisna.com <brekke@sisna.com>Date: Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 10:16 PM
James "Jim" Brekke passed away on January 11th 2022. He passed away at home surrounded by family. The family is forever in debt to his neighbors, family and friends for all of their help in recent years. We could not have done it without them. Although Jim died of complications from Parkinson's and his last years were filled with trials due to the disease, his family chooses to remember how hard he fought to stay himself, we will remember him as an inspiration.
Jim grew up in a little town of 100, in northern Minnesota
he always dreamed of flying. After graduation Jim headed to the Twin
Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. In August 27th 1968 he started
working for WAL in Minneapolis, Minnesota, working in many departments:
Baggage handler, Tickets, Weight and Balance in Operations. While working
and going to college it afforded Jim the opportunity to take flying
lessons. After hour of accruing flying hours ,Jim started an Aerial Crop
Spraying Business, while he continued working for Western. Before
the merger between Western and Delta Jim was hired as a crew member flying for
Western.
(Through hard work and keeping his eye on the goal his dream came
true). Later he flew under the Captains hat of Delta Airlines, until
August 31 2003.
Jim's 35 years of working for the airlines was 17 1/2 years on the ramp. Where the ramp guys remembered Jim as a "Guy with a pencil, paper and a plan" Later Jim worked in the cockpit for 17 1/2 years. He said he always enjoyed working with the guys he once did Weight and Balance for while working in operations. Jim was base in SEA, SLC,CVG and Retired back in SLC
Jim was known for his subtle kindness, his big smile and huge
laugh. In business and well as in life Jim's belief was" Leave a little
on the table for the next guy.
A Day of Celebration is planned this spring both in SLC and MSP.
~ IN MEMORY ~
WA/DL Capt. James “Jim” Andrew Brekke
January 4,
1944 - January 11, 2022 (78 years old)
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ut/midvale/james-andrew-brekke-14013546
James
Andrew Brekke Obituary
It is
with great sadness that we announce the death of James Andrew Brekke (Midvale,
Utah), born in Tamarack, Minnesota, who passed away on January 11, 2022, at the
age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome
to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family……………..
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
https://www.premierfuneral.com/obituaries/James-Brekke/#!/Obituary
Obituary for James "Jim" Andrew Brekke
On January 11, 2022, James Andrew Brekke, loving
husband and father, passed away at the age of 78, in his home surrounded by
family; he will be missed. James, or Jim, was born on January 4, 1944, in
Tamarack, Minnesota, to Oscar and Lydia (Franklin) Brekke. He and his wife were
married for 47 years and throughout those years, they made many of their dreams
come true. Other than the pride Jim felt for his sons, Jeffrey and Michael, and
the love for his wife, Susan, one of Jim’s greatest accomplishments was becoming
a pilot. Jim’s fascination with flight began when he was a boy, and in 2004 he
retired as a Captain for Delta airlines.
Jim was known for his subtle kindness and
generosity; maybe that is because he knew what it was like to have so little.
Born in a small farmhouse in the woods, he lost his parents in his adolescence,
and was raised by his siblings, Dr. Grace Guemple, Vickie Struve, and his
brothers Bob, Captain Carl, and Delbert Brekke. During these formative years,
he became adaptable and resourceful. Jim was a skilled huntsman and an expert
on all things outdoors. His love of nature took him all over the country,
Alaska being one of his favorite spots. Jim honorably served in the United
States Army as a military police officer and center snapper for the football
team. Beyond his affinity for aviation, he had a passion for economics and real
estate. One of his favorite sayings was “Leave a little on the table for the
next guy.”
The family is forever in debt to his neighbors,
family, and friends for all of their help in recent years. We could not have
done it without you. Although Jim died of complications from Parkinson’s, and
his last years were filled with trials due to the disease, his family chooses
to remember how hard he fought to stay himself; they will remember him as an
inspiration.
Jim has chosen to be cremated and the Brekke
family will hold two celebrations of life in his honor in the year of 2022; one
in Salt Lake City, Utah where he and his wife currently reside, and one in
Minnesota, his home state. Jim is survived by his wife Susan, his two sons
Jeffrey and Michael, and their wives Vanessa and Samantha. Jim was an example
of the fact that it is never too late to make your dreams come true.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you
respect Jim’s spirt of “Leaving a little on the table for the next guy” and pay
it forward in the kindness of your own heart.
~ IN MEMORY ~
MSP/SLC WA/DL pilot James "Jim" Andrew Brekke
January 4, 1944 ~
January 11, 2022
Sad news to share.....thank you/~ Carol
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 9:54 AM
With a sad heart I am letting you all know of the passing
of Jim Brekke. He died at 4:30 a.m. today from complications of Parkinson’s.
Jim was currently living in Salt Lake City. Survived by wife Sue, two sons:
Jeff (Vanessa) and Michael (Samantha).
He will be cremated and a memorial service at a later
date will be planned.
Anyone wishing to send cards…
Susan Brekke
4617 S, Shiloh Park Lane
Millcreek, UT 84117
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