James L. “Jim” Mabe
July 4, 1952 – May 7, 2019
James L. Mabe, formerly of Bellevue, NE, passed from this life at the age of 66 years and 10 months, in Joplin, MO, after a long illness. Jim had worked for the City of Omaha for over 30 years, and was a longtime member of AFSCME Local 251. He enjoyed traveling, boating, fishing with his friends, watching classic television, and the pursuit of classic cars. He cherished his family, and treasured every moment he spent with his grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents Donald and Mary Lou Mabe, and his brother Gerald Mabe.
He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Jackie; his daughters, Melissa Stubbs and Jennifer Mabe; his son, Donald Mabe (Carrie); grandchildren: Mikel, Michael, Timothy Jr., Jason, Jastaa, Forest, Damian, Joshua, Duane, Jaden, Kaydence, Tommy, Melissa May, and Kylee Jo; great-grandchildren: Jase, Maesin, Lukas, and Emily Rae; sisters, Dorothy Mabe and Ruth Freeman (Michael); nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; and many friends, including his “Brotherman” John Lund.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 11:30 a.m., Saturday, August 31st, with family receiving friends one hour prior, at BELLEVUE MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2202 Hancock St., Bellevue, NE 68005 | (402) 291-5000. Luncheon to follow.
Private inurnment at a later date.
Memorials in Jim’s name suggested to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org), the American Lung Association (lung.org), or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (lls.org).
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I was a very close friend of Jim’s brother Jerry. Sad to hear about Jim. I knew the Mabe family for 50 years. I think of Jerry often and miss him very much. I happen to see this while looking for the funeral date for another friend of mine here in Bellevue. Tell Dorthy and Ruth that Eddie said hi.
❤ Jimmy ❤
One year ago today
The Lord took you away
Your pain is gone, your spirit free
I know that you watch over me
The tears I’ve shed, to understand,
Will still flow as I take His hand.
Only when we are united
Will my broken heart be quieted
💔💕💞💓💗💖❤
💖 Jimmy 💖
It’s been two years since you’ve left, my love.
Two years have gone by, you’re in Heaven above. 💔
This last year on Earth it has been a strange place.
We try to survive by keeping our space
from each other, we fear,
and miss all our loved ones who cannot be near.
My grief for you has cycled and unfurled,
now mixed with my sorrow for all the world.
Although I lost you two years ago,
I’m blessed to have sat with you as you journeyed home.
So many others found heartache and fear.
As their loved ones lay dying, they could not be near.
I’m more grateful than ever for caregivers past.
With their help, we were given four more years to last. 👥💞
They fought for you as you drew your last breath.
And gave comfort to us as we witnessed your death.
Two years since you’ve been taken from me.
Two years on earth since your birth in eternity.
I miss you intensely as I try to cope.
Because of you I knew love, and that gives me hope. 💖💋💖
YLW 5/7/2021
🎂 Happy 70th Birthday, my Dear Jim
I know in my heart you are with Him
Another year passed without you here
I keep you close, close as my tears
Memories of earthly celebrations
I’m comforted by your elevations
As time moves so fast these days
Yet time stands still in many ways
So celebrate with those we’ve known
All those who made the journey Home
We’re thinking of you here today
On this summer holiday…
You’re always with me, in my heart
Not far from me, not far apart
Together in the same old way
Would be my dearest wish today
❤️️ Happy Birthday, my sweetheart! ❤️️
I’m Gonna Keep On Lovin’ You
YLW 7/4/2022
💞 Jimmy 💞
Four years today since you left this place. As close as yesterday, as far as forever. Sometimes I’m once again by your side, saying my goodbyes, tears streaming from my eyes. I still cannot see through them to the future without you by my side, even though you are my guide. In this space of my singularity, I am on a ledge, on the edge looking in for signs of hope and trust. And holding on to your love.
Always Love.
Always, Love.
YLW 💜 5/7/2023
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