Jim Lieser

James “Jim” Alfred Lieser, age 85, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Meyer Care Center. Born in Kansas City, on April 14, 1940, he was the son of Alfred and Marjorie Lieser. Jim, along with his sister, Barbara, and brother, Keith, grew up on their family farm. Jim was married to Doris Eggers on January 8, 1964. Together they had three children, Bryce, John, and Bonnie. He has four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a 1958 graduate of Higginsville High School. After high school, he attended Central Missouri State University and joined the United States Army Reserves. He was a Ford tractor mechanic, truck driver, and he performed road maintenance for the Higginsville Special Road District for 35 years. Jim was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church. Guided by Christian principles and a strong work ethic and sense of fairness, he was a dedicated and dependable worker, husband, and father. He cherished his memories of farming as a youth and often passed along to his children detailed stories from his childhood of farm work, tractors, and family. In 1995, he moved back to the family property of his youth, where he then formed new and cherished memories with his family, on the land that he loved. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Doris; sister, Barbara (Richard) Branson; children, Bryce (Anita) Lieser of Lee’s Summit, John (Gretta) Lieser of Jamestown, Bonnie (Duane) Steffens of Grain Valley; grandchildren, Melissa LaFavor, Megan (Jason) Terry, William Lieser, Raena Lieser; great-grandchildren, Jace Terry and Mia Terry. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church, 16 W. 15th St. Higginsville, Missouri. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at the church with Rev. Julie Sanders officiating. Burial will be held in the Higginsville City Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Jeff Branson, Ike Eggers, John Eggers, William Lieser, Ed Schneider, Darrell Williams. The family suggests memorials be made out to Grace United Methodist Church.

Jim Lieser

April 14, 1940 - July 11, 2025