James Nathan Jaquish, 38, of Eau Claire, WI went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 3rd at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. James life was untimely taken by an aneurism. 
 
James was born to Ardis and Donald Jaquish Jr. on Oct 2nd 1970. He Graduated from Memorial High School in 1989. James completed the apprenticeship program through the Local 434 and became a journeyman plumber. He married Emily Jaye Gilpin on October 21st, 2006 in Eau Claire, WI. James resided in Fall Creek for the past 10 years. James attended Valleybrook Church for much of the past twelve years and most recently attended church at Jacob's Well. 

He was known for his soft and gentle kindness and compassion for those he came in contact with. He was a true believer in service, fellowship, and community. As an organ/tissue donor the Jaquish family would like to acknowledge that James gave the most precious gift that anyone could give, the gift of life to his fellow man. James enjoyed spending a great deal of time outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons Brenden and Nathan and doting on his daughter, Emilia. James took great pride in his children. He practiced daily the biblical principles of Love and Respect in his marriage to his wife, Emily. James was a proud, active and dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He entered into the 12 step program nearly seven years ago and made it a way of life. James had an impact on so many lives through his humility, service, and love. The program gave him encouragement, strength, and hope which he passed on to others. His caring and giving will be desperately missed by his Recovery family. 
 
He is survived by his loving wife, Emily; children Brenden Jaquish of New Haven, Indiana, Nathan Jaquish of Eau Claire and Emilia Jaquish of Fall Creek; parents Ardis Jaquish of Mondovi, WI and Donald (Babbette) Jaquish Jr. of Eau Claire,WI; three brothers, Todd (Leslie) Jaquish of Eau Claire, WI; Jason (Cari) Jaquish of Fall Creek, WI; and Arthur Jaquish (fiancé Jill Mataczynski) of Eau Claire, WI; and one sister, Louise Jaquish(fiancé Bronson Weiss) of Durand, WI; and three step-sisters; Jill (Forrest)Schoen of Eleva, WI, Jennifer (Jeff) White of Menomonie, WI and Erin (Nick) Lindstrom of Rock Falls, WI; grandparents Donald and Eunice Jaquish. James was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Simon and Esther Tweet of Eau Claire, WI.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Rd and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at Wesleyan Church, 2405 Keith Street, Eau Claire, WI. A funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Wesleyan Church. Pastor Nathan Anderson of Valley Brook Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a college educational account is being set for his minor children Nathan and Emilia Jaquish, (Jim Jaquish Minor Children Educational Fund).