1932
Jim
2020
Jim Babe Butler Gause
December 30, 1932 — November 1, 2020
Reverend Dr. Jim B. Gause was born on December 30th, 1932 and left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on November 1st, 2020.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jackie Anita Gause and five children: Jill Carey, Jo Housewright, Jim, Jayna and Jennifer Gause. Son-in-law Bill Gurasich and daughter-in-law Joanie Housewright; 5 grandchildren – Kaylee and Corey Anderson, Taylor Gause and Alex and David Gurasich. And one great granddaughter Destiny Denison.
Jim and Jackie enjoyed traveling for many years with visits to Singapore, Austria, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Spain.
Jim’s diverse career included serving his country in the Navy, a draftsman for Shell Oil, Quality Control Specialist for the Army Weapons Command and GSA for the Government’s Small Business Administration. Jim was also a home builder in Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi.
Reverend Gause graduated from Brite Divinity School and is also an ordained Deacon and Elder. He pastored at churches in Brock, Cleburne, Burleson, Richland Chambers and First United Methodist Church Mansfield. At the age of 75, Reverend Gause received his PhD in Family Counseling.
Jim was also very proud of his native American heritage and served as a member of the Chickasaw Nation and was instrumental in the organization of the North Texas Chickasaw Council.
A private graveside service will be held later this week with a public memorial to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Bethesda House of Mercy “On Wheels”, a non profit providing hot meals and necessities to local homeless. www.bethesda2015.com
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jackie Anita Gause and five children: Jill Carey, Jo Housewright, Jim, Jayna and Jennifer Gause. Son-in-law Bill Gurasich and daughter-in-law Joanie Housewright; 5 grandchildren – Kaylee and Corey Anderson, Taylor Gause and Alex and David Gurasich. And one great granddaughter Destiny Denison.
Jim and Jackie enjoyed traveling for many years with visits to Singapore, Austria, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Spain.
Jim’s diverse career included serving his country in the Navy, a draftsman for Shell Oil, Quality Control Specialist for the Army Weapons Command and GSA for the Government’s Small Business Administration. Jim was also a home builder in Texas, Arkansas and Mississippi.
Reverend Gause graduated from Brite Divinity School and is also an ordained Deacon and Elder. He pastored at churches in Brock, Cleburne, Burleson, Richland Chambers and First United Methodist Church Mansfield. At the age of 75, Reverend Gause received his PhD in Family Counseling.
Jim was also very proud of his native American heritage and served as a member of the Chickasaw Nation and was instrumental in the organization of the North Texas Chickasaw Council.
A private graveside service will be held later this week with a public memorial to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Bethesda House of Mercy “On Wheels”, a non profit providing hot meals and necessities to local homeless. www.bethesda2015.com
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