

Jamie was born in Duluth on May 17, 1959 to Mary and Deslove Zakula. He graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1977. He attended UMD and North Hennepin Community College where he earned a degree in Respiratory Therapy, which he practiced until 1991. For the past 24 years he was an account representative for Allina Health.
Jamie was united in marriage to Kimberly Swenson on September 29, 1990, and they would have been celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary in September. They loved to travel and did so extensively with family and friends.
Jamie was an avid golfer, and loved the time he was able to spend on the golf course with his friends. He had a great sense of humor and his infectious smile could light up a room.
Jamie is survived by his wife, Kimberly; parents, Mary and Deslove; brother, George Zakula of Mankato; sisters, Stephanie (Tad) Forsell of Hermantown, and Melissa Zakula Rosin of Duluth; mother-in-law, Ardelle Swenson of Storden; sister-in-law, Laurie (Jerome) Thorstad of St. Clair, MN; brother-in-law, Jonathan (Cindy) Swenson of Aberdeen, SD; and nieces and nephews, Melana, Zachary, Maren, Aaron, Tyler, Bailey, and Riley. Jamie is also survived by his beloved golden retriever, Matilda.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Neal Swenson Jr.
Visitation: 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. Funeral Service on Friday, August 14 in Bell Brothers Funeral Home, 601 N 56th Ave W, Duluth.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, August 22 at the home of his Kum and close friend, Bob Boyat, 3311 W 25th St. in Minneapolis. Please leave a memory of Jamie or words of support for the family at www.bellbrothersfuneralhome.com.
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