Rita Alice James

Rita Alice James Age 91 of White Bear Lake Rita died peacefully on 8/17/21 after a long battle with Myasthenia Gravis. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother. Preceded in death by Donald James her husband of 63 years. They enjoyed traveling the country together, going to Maui, Vegas, and gambling locally. Her whole life was devoted to family and friends. Survived by her children Russ (Deb) James, Linda (Ed) Leick, Sandy (Dean) Olson, Randy James, and Scott (Cindy) James; grandchildren Ethan James Danielson, Chad (Christine) Leick, Casey (Ang) Leick, Kelli (Jamie) Larkin, Lisa Dontje, Jimmy Olson, and Stanton (Carly) James; and 9 great grandchildren Elissa, Jack, Eli, Zoey, Emery, Otto, Bode, Elena, and baby James. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Friday, September 10, 2021 at ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3878 Highland Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN with visitation from 10 – 11 AM. Lunch following service at Jimmy’s Convention Center at 1132 East C. Rd. E in Vadnais Heights.