In Remembrance Of
James “Jim” Harstedt
James “Jim” Harstedt, 61, of Camden Point, MO passed away, January 20, 2018.
He was born on July 2, 1956 to Stewart John and Verda May (Nelson) Harstedt in Kansas City, Missouri. Jim attended elementary school in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, graduated high school in Beirut, Lebanon and attended college in Minnesota.
Jim was fluent in arabic and he enjoyed surprising arabic speaking people by striking up a conversation with them in their native language.
Jim was extremely artistic and could create beauty and interest from virtually anything that he would find outdoors.
The many stained-glass windows that he created, which are still mounted in homes around the Kansas City area, are nothing short of magnificent.
His obsession with food also created many masterpieces that would thrill any palette; He could create a banquet from whatever he found in the kitchen.
Jim was passionate about his love with nature and the free feeling of country life.
He was a very devoted and loving man. His abundance of charm and whit could bring a smile to most anyone.
Left behind to miss and carry on are his loving wife, Kim Jones; loving twin daughters, Nicole Akers and Brandi Harstedt; grandson, Phoenix Akers; brother, Jeff Harstedt and wife Lynne; sister, Mary Tangemann; nephews, Matt Tangemann, Brian Tangemann and Cade Harstedt; many loving rescued pets and his two special dogs, Maggie and Molly.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3rd at First Baptist Church in Platte City.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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Diana Cobble Litt
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing- was at ACS and PCS in his brother Jeff’s class. Condolences to his family and friends.
Kim T Jones
You’ve been gone 1 year now and my heart is still breaking. All of my thoughts are filled with the moments that we shared. I love you my husband, my partner. Fly free!
Mona McGuire
Kim – I just heard about Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I know he will be greatly missed.
Melinda Lord
Very sad to know Jimmy is gone so young. I was a class behind him at PCS and ACS, and remember him fondly. Jimmy definitely lit up the room and it is hard to believe his light is out. My heartfelt condolences go out to Jim’s friends and family. My thoughts are with you all, and Jimmy…shine on.
Michelle Fink
So sorry for your loss, and for ACS to lose another Brat and alumi friend. Prayers are with you as you cross the rainbow bridge.
Karen Everett Adamo
May your beautiful spirit fly free , Jim. Condolences to those you leave behind.