James "Jim" Lovsted, age 78 of New Hope, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.

Jim was very devoted to his family and cherished being the father of four daughters.  He enjoyed taking his family on adventures to go fishing, camping, and hunting.  He didn't let his Parkinson's disease and mobility challenges stop him from attending sporting events for his grandchildren,  and he treasured spending time with them.  Jim was an active volunteer at church, Knights of Columbus, and school PTAs.  He loved being around his immediate and extended family, traveling with his wife, Ruth, and "going to look at leaves" which was the code phrase for going to the casino.

In addition to his parents, Loren and Rachel Lovsted, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; brother, John; and grandson, Kevin Messer.  Jim will be deeply missed by his four daughters, Kimmarie Messer (John), Lori Peeples (Andrew), Michele Wolsmann, Nancy Lyons (Steve); grandchildren, AJ (Emily), Eric and Joelle Lyons, Alex Messer, Nate and Matthew Weaver, Maddie and Max Wolsmann; step-grandchildren, Susie, Andy and Catherine Peeples; great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Peeples; sisters, Laura Olson (Gary), Mary Mick (Terry) and Linda Cooper (Doug); brother-in-law, Tracy Karlson (Sharon), sister-in-law, Alice Kashmarek, and brother-in-law, Robert Wedekind (Joyce); along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at North Ridge Health and Rehab and North Memorial Hospital for their excellent care of Jim.  They also extend their appreciation to Dehn's Country Manor for making special accommodations for Jim when Steve and Nancy brought him in weekly for Prime Rib dinner.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2020 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 525 Jackson Street, Anoka.  Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:30 p.m.) on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, 2005 Branch Avenue, Anoka.  Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope.

Per CDC guidelines, social distancing and the use of masks is strongly recommended.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220