Obituary for James Arthur McClure

Jim passed away peacefully Friday, August 2, 2024 in Fridley, MN. Born to Agnes E. Hansen & Leslie A. McClure, 9/30/1937 in Luverne, MN. Graduated from the U of MN School of Business. Employed by Honeywell Aerospace & Defense Systems 33 yrs. Managing contracts that supported military surveillance and aerospace avionics systems, including electronic engine controls for the Space Shuttle.

Jim gave back to his community in many ways: Civil Defense Captain 8 yrs., Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department 35 yrs. (Chief Training Off.), District Chief & MN. Technical college instructor of fire ground management/department administration.

Scoutmaster 6 yrs. Bringing high adventure to Troop 403 featuring mountain backpacking, and producing several Eagle Scouts, including his sons.

In retirement, he was elected president of Inlet Village, Hutchinson Island Fl., enjoying golf, ocean fishing & fun van trips with the grandkids from Canada to Florida.

Jim is preceded in death by infant brother; his mother, Agnes & father, Leslie McClure.

Married 67 years, he is survived by wife, Barbara; children, Mark(Ann), Steve(Tara), David, Carolyn (Brendan) Smith, & Michael; grandkids, Mike (Angela), Matt (Robyn), Caitlin, Scott, Ryder & Charlie (Jenifer McClure); great grandkids, Jackson, Riley, Avery, Connor, Scarlett & Addison.

Jim was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. His love and wisdom will forever resonate in the hearts of his family and friends. Memorials to Pheasants Forever and Ducks Unlimited.

Visitation 4-7pm Tuesday, 8/13/24, at Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 6000 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Burial 11 AM Thursday, 8/15/24, at Maplewood Cemetery, 1042 W. Warren St., Luverne, MN. Post-burial gathering at Dingmann Funeral Home, 300 N. Kniss, Luverne, MN.