Emmett Robert Jamieson

Emmett R. Jamieson. Family Man, Entrepreneur, and “Scots’ to the backbone….” A great man has passed today. ERJ, passed in the loving care of his family. Emmett is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Jean Jamieson; sons Jim, Robert and John and daughter, Juliette; and loving grandchildren Emmett, Eileen, Elena and Jake; his son-in–law, Jorn Ormberget, (Juliette’s husband,) and his daughter-in-law , Idalia, wife of Jim), numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Emmett, born June 23, 1919 in Chicago, was the youngest of 8 children. Fiercely independent, strong willed and of stout spirit; he had true love for God, Family and Country. Emmett was a proud member of the U.S. Navy, serving 4 years in the Pacific Theater during World War ll. He moved to Texas in the 1950’s and became a proud Texan. Emmett led a passionate and full life, leaving an indelible mark in his community as a founding member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dallas. He was a self-made man, his entrepreneurial spirit beginning as a child. He was the founder and successful leader of Quadrant Chemical Corporation, Jamieson Associates and Acme Distributors, Inc. Emmett is a man that will always be missed and well- remembered by those he knew and by those he loved. Emmett was most proud of the great loves in his life- his unwavering belief in God, his beautiful and intelligent wife and his children. Emmett believed in faith, generosity, honesty, integrity, passion and selfless love. He led by example and frequently quoted; “When the one great scorer comes to mark against your name, he marks not that you won or lost, but how you played the game!” Rosary will be at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church: Thurs, March 7, at 12:30pm, followed by the funeral Mass at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Emmett’s name to: St. Vincent DePaul Society, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.