James Sauve, 60, of Bloomington, MN, formerly of Red Lake Falls, MN, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at St John’s Hospital, Maplewood, MN.
Service of the word for James will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Red Lake Falls, MN, with Father Bob Schreiner officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery near Red Lake Falls, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
James Sauve was born January 12, 1964, the son of James and Elizabeth (Hagl) Sauve in Red Lake Falls, MN. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Red Lake Falls and graduated from Lafayette High School in 1982. Due to an automobile accident in 1982 he became a quadriplegic, but it didn’t slow him down and lived a full life. He moved to South St. Paul then to Robbinsdale and finally settling in Bloomington.
James enjoyed rubberstamping and shooting off fireworks, he was excellent at digital art, and he loved going to concerts. His favorite band was AC/DC, and he attended several of their concerts. He also enjoyed attending Twins baseball games and Vikings and was a diehard fan of both teams. He collected baseball cards and refrigerator magnets. He was a magnet for kids, giving them rides on his wheelchair. He was a very loyal friend to everyone. Jimmy was a father figure to Janelle’s 3 children, Melissa Fischer, Katie (Noah) Paro, and Zach Fischer and grandfather figure to Atlas. Jimmy was very proud of being a Quad for 42 years.
James is survived by his siblings; Sherry (Wallace) Rondorf, Thief River Falls, MN, Michelle (Randy) Chaput, Red Lake Falls, MN, Colleen Gudmundson, Red Lake Falls, MN, Jamie (Peggy) Sauve, Red Lake Falls, MN and Bradley (Angela) Sauve, Red Lake Falls, MN; nieces and nephews: Cassandra Rondorf, Jessica Rondorf, Samantha Drury, Evan (Jasmyn) Chaput, Brett Larson, Casey (Sky) Sauve, Kylee Sauve, Wyatt Sauve, Landon Sauve, Kiara Sauve; great nieces and nephews, Charley Mae, Kevin James, Collin Dean, Elizabeth Marie, Travis James, Odin Randy Drury-Putz, Trey Sauve and Daisy Sauve; Special lifelong friend Janelle Fischer and her children Melissa, Katie and Zach and a very special friend Claire Zindler.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents James and Elizabeth, three infant brothers, James, John, and Joseph, nephew Brandon, brother-in-law Pete Gudmundson. Along with his four-legged friend Sabie.
Accompanist: Polly Beyer
Reader: Melissa Fischer
Casket bearers: Jimmys nieces and nephews; Cassandra Rondorf, Jessica Rondorf, Samantha Chaput, Evan Chaput, Brett Larson, Casey Sauve, Kylee Sauve, Wyatt Sauve, Landon Sauve, Kiara Sauve.
