James Eric LeMieur's Obituary
James E. "Jim" LeMieur, 82, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, formerly of Templeton, Massachusetts, entered his eternal home in heaven on July 1, 2025. Surrounded by his loving family and covered by prayer, he passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born in 1942, in Fitchburg, MA, Jim lived a life marked by hard work, humility, integrity and great faith in Christ. He loved God and spent his life serving Him by serving others. There truly wasn't anything Jim wouldn't do for the people in his life.
Jim worked hard at everything he did. He was well known at Roadway Trucking and YRC Trucking by both his employers and co-workers as an honest, dependable, quick and hard-working tractor-trailer truck driver. Although some jobs Jim was asked to do weren't expected to be easy - or feasible - he always hustled through the day to complete his work. Needless to say, it was a sad day for Jim's supervisors, co-workers and trucking company when he turned in his retirement papers. He worked until he was 74 years old, motivated by love for his family and the enjoyment he found in his work. He always said they were good to him, and he truly loved what he did.
After accepting Christ as his personal Savior in 1977, Jim was involved in several areas of ministries within the local church. His service ranged from a Sunday school bus driver, youth leader and teacher, to a financial board member. Jim's love for Christ and the Word of God left a deep impact on the hearts of the youth group. He never sought recognition, but his consistent Christ-like character left a legacy of faith that will continue through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jim's greatest desire was for each of his descendants to walk with the Lord. He prayed often and earnestly that his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren would know and follow Christ wholeheartedly. More than anything else, he wanted them to live lives rooted in faith and guided by God's truth. He knew that walking with the Lord was the only path to lasting peace, purpose, and joy.
Jim was a man of simple things. He love watching the Steelers and Penguins play (hoping to see a win), a good cup of coffee, driving his 18 wheeler truck, worshiping God with fellow believers, spending time with his family, and "just five minutes of rest and relaxation in my Lazy Boy recliner." Everyone who knew him well, has heard him saying that jokingly. His sense of humor was contagious.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Beth (Giesman) LeMieur; his wonderful children, Randy (Carolyn) LeMieur, Nancy (Wayne) Seibert, Jodi (Mark) Waaramaa, Karen (James) Paull and Kiersten (James) Paulson; his siblings, Jack (Ritva) LeMieur and Jean (Alan) Pernaa; as well as 18 grandchildren and 28 (soon to be 30) great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his 20-month-old-son, Derek James LeMieur and his parents, Albert "Buddy" and Doris "Dolly" (Erikson) LeMieur.
His love for his family was endless; he cared more for their needs than he did for his own.
Jim's death was caused by the disease Progressive Subnuclear Palsy (PSP). Although he likely had it for a few years before his diagnosis in the fall of 2022, the disease quickly took its toll on Jim's body - and on the hearts of those who loved him - as they watched him "walk through the shadow of death." Remarkably, he never complained through his suffering and pain. He was a true testimony of God's grace and strength as he walked through his valley. His family loved him more than words can express. Thankfully, they find comfort knowing Jim is not here - he is in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...for eternity.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, July 11th from 5-8 P.M. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, July 12th at 11 A.M. at Redeeming Grace Church, 7189 Baptist Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102. The celebration is open to all who knew Jim or his family. A luncheon will follow Jim's celebration.
Online condolences may be left at www.JeffersonMemorial.com
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