James Gordon Jagger

James Gordon "Jim" Jagger, age 80 left us on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Royal Oak, Michigan. Born on March 31, 1942, to James Charles and Marylin May (Gott) Jagger in Detroit, MI, Jim was a member of Saint Martin's Parish where he attended school and developed a foundation of lifelong friendships. He served his country aboard ship in the US Navy until 1962, returning home to marry his sweetheart, Katherine Mae (Kim) Riopelle in 1963 and begin a family. As a Detroit Fire Fighter, Jim faithfully protected his community for 26 years before retiring in 1994. Never slowing down, he could often be found tinkering in his workshop, landscaping his property, battling moles or overengineering a zipline that traversed the pond behind his house. A natural problem solver with a high aptitude for all things mechanical, Jim parlayed his meticulous attention to detail and a love for motorcycles into a reputation for being "the guy" who could fix anything. Most at home in nature, Jim loved being outdoors finding peace in feeding and watching the variety of wildlife he shared space with. He made friends easily and enjoyed teasing others, especially his family, by pushing the edges with his sarcastic wit. But he was equally comfortable expressing his love for God, his friends and family often and with ease. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife Kim, their children James (Kelli) and Jennifer (Michael) Oliver, grandchildren Evelyn, Sydney, Joey, Daniel and Raegan, his sister Mavis and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is reunited with his parents, Susan (sister), Cal (brother-in-law), Bob (dear friend) and other close friends and family who've preceded him…including his lovable Charlie dog. Services will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 L. Lafayette Ave., in Royal Oak, MI on Monday, March 13, 2023. The family welcomes guests to arrive at 9:30am, with Mass at 10:00am followed by a Celebration of Jim's Life in the St Mary Fellowship Center adjacent the church. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to one of these charities in memory of Jim: Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org/), American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/), or The Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/).

James Gordon Jagger

March 31, 1942 - February 24, 2023