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“We were in N. C. when we heard the news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family on your difficult loss. We extend our sincere...Read More »
1 of 38 | Posted by: neil and barb van slyke - Ames, IA

“Dear Jim and Mary. We are so sorry for you loss and the ache it leaves in your heart. If at any time that you need to talk, please feel free to...Read More »
2 of 38 | Posted by: Ann and Verlyn Rentschler - Egan, SD

“Dear Jim and Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. Cindy ”
3 of 38 | Posted by: Cindy (Rentschler) Anderson-Menning - SD

“Jim, Mary, Laurie, Sara, We were so saddend by the tragic unexpected loss of Jim Ed. Our heart and prayers go to your family. We will continue...Read More »
4 of 38 | Posted by: Michelle Witte Ten Eyck - El Paso, TX

“So very sorry for your loss. I met James over spring break while Steve & I were snowboarding in Colorado. Got to spend a few days with him. He...Read More »
5 of 38 | Posted by: Cara Snuffin - Des Moines, IA

“Dear Jim and Mary, My heart grieves for you, it's so hard to lose our child. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Our Johnny has been gone 15 years...Read More »
6 of 38 | Posted by: Mary Kay Sandal

“Jim, Mary, Laurie,& Sara - I'm so sorry to hear of Jim Ed's tradgic accident and loss. My toughts and prayers are with you all now and always....Read More »
7 of 38 | Posted by: Danette and Caleb Clark

“We were so sorry to learn about Jim Ed's death. Our families enjoyed AHS football games and parent activities when Jim Ed and Nathaniel played...Read More »
8 of 38 | Posted by: Rochelle, Nathaniel, and Roger Ginder - IA

“Mrs. LeBrun, I am so very sad to hear about your loss. Know that we are thinking of your family during these most difficult times. Alesha and...Read More »
9 of 38 | Posted by: Alesha Lofstedt - Ames, IA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May God bless you all. Mark and Wendy Bergeson ”
10 of 38 | Posted by: wendy bergeson - nevada, IA

“Jim, Mary, and family. We are so sorry to hear of Jim Eds accident and passing. We are praying for Gods Spirit to comfort you at this most difficult...Read More »
11 of 38 | Posted by: Tom and Mary Ehrichs - Egan, SD

“So VERY sorry to hear of your son's death. Nothing we say can take away the pain, but know that you are in our hearts and prayers. ”
12 of 38 | Posted by: Donna Hoop - Marshalltown, IA

“James became a big part of our "MAXimum Boutique" family. He is with my son Max now. Two boys gone too soon. Our tears are not for them... they...Read More »
13 of 38 | Posted by: Marci - Friend

“Regreting not being able to come and pay our respects in Iowa, yet we will forever be celebrating the life of JimEd in our hearts, lives and spirits....Read More »
14 of 38 | Posted by: Jen Douglas - Fort Collins , CO

“Mary and Jim, Words can't begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. You two have a very special place in my heart (as you know) and I wish I...Read More »
15 of 38 | Posted by: Jill (Tracy) Kenyon - Red Wing, MN

“Blessed to watch you learn the mountains bro!!! Closed Copper with a bang. Closed A-Basin like ballers. Will know you are right next to me when I...Read More »
16 of 38 | Posted by: Michael Steven Snuffin "Spidey"

“Jim, Mary, Laurie, and Sara and family, We are so sorry to hear about Jim Ed's tragic accident. We cannot imagine the shock of and depth of your loss...Read More »
17 of 38 | Posted by: Val Luze - friend

“I will always remember James being hard working and GREAT at problem solving. He was always fun to work with and had a great sense of humor! My...Read More »
18 of 38 | Posted by: Tom Hommer - Indianola, IA

“I am so very sorry! Jimed was a great guy, and loved eggplants. I will miss him a lot, and so will Kael. My thoughts are with you. ”
19 of 38 | Posted by: Megan Ward - Friend

“Mary and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you...Read More »
20 of 38 | Posted by: Julie Novy - friend

“Mary, Jim and girls. We were so saddened to hear of Jim Eds tragic accidents. Wish we were closer so we could be with you all. Our love and prayers...Read More »
21 of 38 | Posted by: shirley scholten - marys cousin

“Mary and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. In times like these, I always wish that I knew better what to say, but there are no words. I am...Read More »
22 of 38 | Posted by: Riley Drake - Ames, IA - Friend

“Our family was so saddened to hear of Jim Ed's accident. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers. May your memories comfort you at this...Read More »
23 of 38 | Posted by: Steve & Jane Witte - Egan, SD

“Thoughts and prayers to your family. I know what a close family you have. I can't imagine how painful this must be for you. Cherish your memories. ...Read More »
24 of 38 | Posted by: Randy Podhaski - Ankeny, IA

“I got to know Jim Ed through my brother. I will miss seeing him and laughing with him. I loved his humor and his voracious love of life. He was an...Read More »
25 of 38 | Posted by: Rebecca Douglas-Houseman - Minden, NE

“Jim, Mary, Laurie, Sara, and family, We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Jim Ed’s tragic accident. Words are hard to come by when...Read More »
26 of 38 | Posted by: Keith, Pam, Kassie, Brock, and Karli Kepford - SD

“Mary and Jim, My heart breaks for you. Based on your generous, caring spirits, I can only imagine what a wonderful person he must have been. I am so...Read More »
27 of 38 | Posted by: Twyla Anderson - Ames, IA

“Mary, Jim, and Family, We will continue to pray for you as you deal with the tragic loss of your beloved son, brother, grandson, and uncle. Your...Read More »
28 of 38 | Posted by: Anne Posegate - Ames, IA - Friend

“Mary and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. ”
29 of 38 | Posted by: Marlene Geiger - Ames, NE

“Dear Mary & Jim, and and all family, Words can not express my feeling of sadness for all of you at this time...you are a loving, caring family and...Read More »
30 of 38 | Posted by: Sue Cronin - Ames, IA - friend

“Sonny and I were so excited and happy to reconnect with Jim Ed when we moved west ourselves. We are so sorry and so saddened that we only got to...Read More »
31 of 38 | Posted by: Rachael Shimek - Laramie, WY

“I just heard of your loss. No words can express how sad I am for you. Please know you and your family are in out thoughts and prayers. May you find...Read More »
32 of 38 | Posted by: Amy hock - Ames, IA - Friend

“I have so many memories of Jim Ed while he was in high school and college. Our family spent so much time with him, as he and my daughter, Carmelle,...Read More »
33 of 38 | Posted by: Susan Stone - Ames, IA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I never got to know your son and brother, but know that he had to have been a great young man...Read More »
34 of 38 | Posted by: Jane DeLay - Egan , SD

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. So sorry to hear of your loss. It must be so hard! God bless and help you through this...Read More »
35 of 38 | Posted by: Linda LeBrun - Flandreau, SD

“Jim & Mary I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll be thinking of you and again am so very very...Read More »
36 of 38 | Posted by: stacey roach - Ankeny, IA

“Jim and Mary, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years since we have seen you, but have thought of your family often. You are...Read More »
37 of 38 | Posted by: Jim and Ann DeLay - Egan, SD

“I am so sorry to hear of Jim Ed's passing, way too young. When you lived next to us in Dells, I know Jim Ed was irritated with us for calling him ...Read More »
38 of 38 | Posted by: Bobbi (Roemen) Jorgensen - SD


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James Edmund (Jim Ed) LeBrun was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away at too young of an age in an automobile accident on July 8, 2012 in Colorado. He was born on October 5, 1980 to parents of Jim and Mary (Miles) LeBrun in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Jim Ed grew up in South Dakota and Ames, Iowa. He graduated from Ames High School and Iowa State University with a degree in business.

He worked at Barr Nunn for 5 years then moved to Colorado to start his own business. In Colorado, Jim Ed fell in love with the outdoors and gardening. He enjoyed hiking with his dog Louis, snowboarding and rock climbing.

Jim Ed leaves behind his parents; two older sisters, Laurie LeBrun (Steve Edgcomb) and Sara LeBrun-Blashka (Eric Blashka); Brian Taylor (Silke); and two nephews, Jacques Blashka and Alex LeBrun Edgcomb.

In death, Jim Ed joins his grandparents; and two uncles, Larry Miles and Les Miles.

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