Obituary for James Scott "Jim" Seck

James Scott (Jim) Seck, age 67, finished his race and received his heavenly crown late in the evening Wednesday, June 11, 2014 after a two year battle with cancer. He was born December 4, 1946 in Virginia, Minnesota, son of Earl and Cynthia (Beste) Seck. Jim served as an officer in the Army Reserve. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a M.S. in computer science. He was a software architect with Sycor, Bell Northern Research, and Unisys Corporation, pioneering many innovations in backroom banking. He married Linda Steever on March 16, 1968. He and Linda enjoyed 46 years of faithful marriage. Jim served as an active member of Crossroads Community Baptist Church for many years. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and crossword-puzzle enthusiast, Jim will be lovingly remembered for his bright mind, selfless generosity, and quiet integrity. He is survived by his wife, Linda; three children: Lori (Rodney) Gleason, Jenny (Chris) Watkins, and Michael, and one grandchild, Macy Grace. He is also survived by his mother, brother Ronald (Jeannie) and sister Linda (Jonathan) Krier and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Earl Seck.