March 18, 1936 - October 14, 2016
James "Jim" Nelson Jann, 80 of St. Joseph, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home. He was born March 18, 1936 in St. Joseph, MO. He married Mary C. Hazelrigg on October 6, 1961 and she survives of the home.
He grew up on a farm outside of St. Joseph and graduated from Savannah High School. He worked as a salesman for Goetze Dental for over 45 years and was a part time farmer.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Terry Jann of Syracuse, NY, and David Jann of St. Joseph; two grandchildren, Matthew Jann and Derek Jann; two sisters, Gaile DuBois of Boonville, MO and Louise Cummings of St. Joseph. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM, on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO, with visitation 2:00-4:00PM Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Breit Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Joseph.