Born in Chicago, Illinois Jim remained there with his wife and Family until 1986, when he and Mary relocated to Jupiter, Florida. Jim was a graduate of University High and the University of Chicago where he was a member of Delta Upsilon. During World War II he served as a Naval Lieutenant J.G upon fulfilling his training at Dartmouth, Cornell and Miami. Preceding retirement, Jim was a salesman for Bauer Buick and McCauliffe Buick and prior was owner of Hansen Buick. Jim worked for General Motors for 46 years. Jim was member of the Lion’s Club, Kiwanis and Jonathan’s landing Golf Club in Jupiter. Jim was known for his great sense of humor, love of people, being a good friend and serving in his church and community. He was a member of the Palos Park Presbyterian Church where he was active for 40 years as a Deacon and Elder and also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach after moving to Jupiter.
Jim is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Louise Hansen; sons James Jr. (Patricia), Scott (Karen), Kirk (Cathryn);
Daughter’s Mary Ellen Previs (Craig); Claudia Pierson, Grandchildren; Bryan and Tyler Previs, Heather (Chris) Zacny, Stephanie (Scott) McDaniel, Jason (Preasley) Simkins and Kristina Simkins, Maribridget (Anthony) Pisano, Kirk W.C Hansen, Todd, Ellie and Emma Pierson and six great grandchildren.
A wake will be held at Aycock Funeral Home from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, November 16th followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00pm. In Lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be sent to Hospice of Palm Beach County www.hpbc.com or the Alzheimer’s Association and Research Fund www.alz.org.
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