James (Jim) Clinton Schroeder, 76, of Isanti, died peacefully at his home, on June 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A time for visiting will begin at 5:00 P.M. until time of service. ALSO, a Memorial Mass will be held at 11 AM Thursday, OCTOBER 15th at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 398 W. Superior Street, St. Paul. Interment will then take place with Military Honors at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
James (Jim) Clinton Schroeder was born on February 22, 1944, in San Diego, California. He attended Eagle Rock High School, in Los Angeles, California. He served in the Air Force from 1961 to 1965, and was stationed at Tyndall AFB, in Panama City, Florida. A few years after he served our beloved country, Jim began his career in the movie studio industry and loved sharing his stories.
Later in the years, Jim married Tami, the love of his life, in Winnemucca, Nevada, in 1990. At that time, Jim was in the trucking and mining industry. This year, they would have celebrated 30 years of marriage. Jim and Tami moved to Oregon, then Idaho, where between both states, they resided for approximately 19 years. While in Oregon, in 1992, Jim began his exciting endeavor as a jet boat tour guide down the Snake River in Hells Canyon. After that, Jim and Tami relocated to Cambridge, Idaho and decided to branch off and start their own fishing and hunting business, called Hell’s Canyon Adventures, LLC, where they had many great adventures.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Jim was offered a position as Fire Captain in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. In 2012, Jim and Tami moved to Isanti, Minnesota, where Tami accepted a new teaching position, in Saint Francis. Jim was a lifelong member of the American Legion and loved this country with all of his heart. Jim has been blessed by so many wonderful friendships in his life and always expressed his love for each and every one of them. It would be safe to say that Jim was the best storyteller and a Jack-of-all-trades.
Jim died peacefully at his home on June 15, 2020 at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 24 days. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lucille Schroeder, his son James (Jimmy) Schroeder, and his sister, Patricia (Patty) Guyon.
Survivors include his wife, Tami Schroeder; daughters Deanna Sanchez (Phillip), Simi Valley, California; Jamie Milligan, Port Townsend, Washington; Jody Marks (Ben), Tehachapi, California; sister, Victoria (Vicky) Douglas, Coos Bay, Oregon; thirteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A special thanks to all of Jim and Tami’s neighbors, friends, Allina Hospice care, and clergy.
Captain Jim my Number 3 !!!! As we liked to call each other:) thank you for giving me the best daughter a guy could ask for to have as a Wife!!! We have shared so many memories together and drove each other crazy teasing one another:) I’ll never forget when we stayed on the Snake River together or our trip to Louisiana playing with Gators!!!! Thank you for being a Great Father N Law you will be missed dearly. I love you and miss you. Your number 3 Ben Marks ✝️❤️🙏🏻👍🏻🇺🇸😘😔
RIP big Jim, you leave behind a wonderful legacy. You will be missed and your presence and love will be felt always ❤️
RIP Jim. You will be missed by your beautiful family and friends. Thank you for giving me, Jody, a good friend for life.
Sandy Snyder
I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Jim through his precious daughter Jody. He was a huge cheerleader for me when I operated my Sober Living Home for Women. I appreciated his kindness and wisdom, and his abundant love for others. A wonderful man is gone too soon. Prayers and love to all who mourn Jim’s passing. Rest in God’s perfect peace.
I have so many childhood memories of my uncle Jim. I’m glad you are at peace, no longer in pain and in a better place. Say hi to Grandma and Grandpa for us. Love, Ron & Julie
RIP Captain Jim . You will dearly be missed Loved all your wonderful stories ever time you would stop by . Thank you for always being there to help us . one off the best neighbors we could ask for . Lots of good memories and a lot of good laughs. Well it is Taco Tuesday so I hope you and Dean are enjoying and shooting the breeze. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
So many wonderful words.
Jamie I love you my friend I am hear if you need a friend.
Your dad sounds very loved and everyone very blessed to know him I’m very sorry love to all
Don, our three youngest boys and I have wonderful memories of spending time with Jim and Tami at their Cambridge home, and also in New Orleans after Katrina. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim and keeping him and his family in our prayers. RIP Cousin Jim.
My favorite memories will be of family camping trips. Jim loved fishing and sitting around the fire telling stories. Jim won a rafting trip playing bingo at Tami’s school and let Laura go. Laura loved that raft ride with Tami screaming all the way down the river. Jim was always thankful for all the good food at family gatherings. We will miss you. ❤
Captain Jim was known to me as Paw Paw! I first met him in Louisiana after hurricane Katrina in late 2005 where I was working for the Sheriff’s Department. He and his fire crew were sent in by Fema to man our fire house at Woodlawn which had been decimated by the storm.
He introduced himself while enquiring about the smell of gumbo cooking at our temporary living quarters. We had common interests in fishing and hunting so we hit it off right away. Later that year he invited me up to Idaho to hunt and spend time with him at his place on the Snake River in Hells Canyon. That would begin a 15 year relationship with multiple trips to Idaho and Wisconsin spending time in the outdoors. He visited Louisiana quite often and developed a fondness for the bayou and all of it’s glory.
Paw paw my life has been forever changed and blessed as a result of your friendship! I will always cherish our time spent together and hold you near and dear to my heart. Condolences and prayers for Mrs. Tammi , Jody and the family!