As a young child his family moved to Omaha where he was a 1976 graduate of Omaha Central, acquiring lifelong friends. After high school he pursued a higher level of education in Colorado Springs, specializing in the solar energy field. He returned to Omaha and worked his entire life in the construction industry, most recently with Lueder Construction.
Jim was able to enjoy an early retirement and fulfill a long passion to live in the country, for over 11 years he enjoyed remolding their 100+ year old home, tending an orchard, gardening, and taking care of his acreage in rural Greenwood. About three years ago Jim moved to Lincoln where he enjoyed watching someone else mow!
He loved going to his grandchildren’s activities, but most of all just spending time with them.
Jim loved doing all kinds of carpentry, woodworking, cooking and barbequing….a proud member of the Hickory Nuts bbq team and listening to Jazz. He loved being with and doing things for people.
He is survived by his wife Mary (Svoboda), daughter and son in law Julie and Joe Vavricek of Grand Island, son Ryan of Lincoln, granddaughters Teagan, Bristol and Emmett Vavricek and his grandson in heaven Jett Vavricek, mother-in-law Donna Svoboda of Lincoln, sisters-in- law Sue Svoboda and Patty Heikes of Fremont, nephew Tyler and wife Ashley Heikes of Bennington, great nieces Alayna Stocker and Alexis Heikes of Bennington, cousins and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Ben and Lois Miyeno and an infant brother.
Graveside services will be Tuesday July 18th at 11:30 at Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 ‘O’ Street in Lincoln please meet at the O Street entrance, following will be a celebration of Life at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr. from 1-3:00 pm, everyone is welcome to both.
The family requests memorials to the Fighter Jett Foundation in care of Mary Miyeno, 9150 Red Sky Lane, Lincoln, NE 68520.