Tucson, Ariz.

James G. “Jim” Jaques, 73, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Thorntown, passed away Dec. 6, 2010, in Tucson.

He is survived by his brother, Marvin Eugene Jaques of Tucson; his aunt, Georgia Jaques of Mesa, Ariz.; cousins, Eric Jaques of Tucson, Carrolle Jaques of Mesa, and Donna Lou, Yvette, Richard and Barbara, all of Florida.

Jim graduated from Thorntown High School in 1957, and attended Culver Military Academy afterward.

He owned and operated the movie theater in his hometown of Thorntown for a number of years. He then joined his family after their move to Speedway, and worked at the family business, The Jaques Diamond Tool Company in Indianapolis.

After his father’s retirement and the sale of the business, the family left Indiana and moved to their winter home in Panama City, Fla., to live full time. While there, Jim established and operated a landscaping and lawn maintenance business. He also opened and operated another business, Jim’s Country Store. After the death of his parents, he relocated to Tucson to be near his family in Arizona.

Jim’s interests were competitive roller skating, camping and his vintage Lionel train collection.

He was laid to rest beside his parents, William K. Jaques and Bernice Jaques, and his sister, Ann Yvonne Jaques, at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Thorntown.

Arrangements were made by Desert Sunset Mortuary and Funeral Services in Tucson.