James Michael Shake

Jimmy graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1993. He then went on to graduate from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY in 1995. After becoming a chef, Jimmy moved back to Colorado and worked as an entrepreneur with many restaurants and catering companies throughout Colorado.

In 2000 Jimmy moved with his sister, Tomi to Kansas City, MO. Jimmy worked at several restaurants throughout his career, most recently at Ragazza.

One of Jimmy’s biggest passions in life was the work he did through The City of Fountains Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a Mission House devoted to: community service, promoting human rights, and respect for both diversity and spiritual enlightenment. Jimmy found joy in making others feel comforted and cared for. He was a curious, kind hearted, wonder filled spirit.

Jimmy died at his home in Kansas City, Missouri February 9, 2021.

James is survived by his partner Mike Seidel of Kansas City, MO, mother Hiroko (Coke) Black of Buena Vista, CO, father Dan (Boone) Shake, step-mother Priska Shake of Boone, CO, sister Tomi Shake Vidakovich her Husband Coby Vidakovich and his nieces Chloe and Evi Vidakovich of Buena Vista, CO, cousins Donnie and Shawn Shake of Buena Vista, CO, step-brother and sister Charlie Black and Debbie Koch and many nieces & nephews.

“Remember you are loved, you are valid, you are needed!“