Jamie W. Cikanek
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 22, 2020 @ 11:18 am In 2020,Obituaries | 25 Comments
Jamie W. Cikanek, age 43, of Prior Lake, MN, was set free and journeyed to Heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2020, while being surrounded by his loving family, at Autumn Group Home, in Bloomington, MN.
A private Celebration of Life honoring Jamie was held on Saturday, November 28, at 11 am. Pastor Diana Hunstad presided, and Jamie was laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake, MN. Family and friends can watch a recording of the service at the following link: Jamie Cikanek Funeral Service.
The world became brighter on May 28, 1977, when Jamie Wells was born in Minneapolis, MN. He was the youngest of four children of Charles and Terry (Bolkom) Cikanek. Jamie was born with cognitive and physical disabilities. While his disabilities presented challenges, Jamie lived a joyful and full life.
Jamie’s family exposed him to a lot in life and he loved the adventure! Jamie relished the days taking vacations, being outdoors, boating, fishing, and enjoying the sunshine. He loved being in nature, animals, and going to the zoo. Jamie found joy in simple things, like gazing at balloons or lights and watching movies with his friends and family. Jamie also loved being with people and exploring his community, going shopping and to movies as well as meeting his mom for lunch. He loved a variety of foods, especially pancakes and pot pies, but would let you know when he did not like something. Jamie was most content being surrounded by family celebrating birthdays and holidays or just being together.
While Jamie and his parents faced many challenges, they met them with determination to ensure that he lived a full and meaningful life. Through the efforts of Charlie, Terry, and a host of other parents, many educational, social, and community doors were opened for Jamie and other children. Jamie’s early education was in a segregated learning environment. However, because of Terry’s tenacious advocacy for his educational rights, Jamie was mainstreamed into his home school district. Jamie attended Grainwood Elementary, Middle School, and graduated from Prior Lake High School in 1995. He remained engaged attending the DAC in Lydia and later New Options. Most of Jamie’s years were active with the day programs in his own home.
Charlie and Terry were always active in the community and the voice for those with disabilities. They built a home where Jamie could live a full life with his family. This home eventually became the home to others with special needs, with Charlie and Terry living next door to oversee the operations. For the last few years, Jamie has lived at Autumn Group Home.
Pure joy and unconditional love are words that immediately come to mind by those close to Jamie. Jamie truly loved unconditionally and radiated so much joy. Jamie had a unique way of expressing his love and touching others’ lives in countless ways. Jamie inspired those close to him and others he met along the way to be better by how he embraced life and loved deeply. Jamie’s warm smile, determination, and gentle spirit will be missed by many.
With a deep love for family, Jamie had a special connection with his mom. You couldn’t miss how much Jamie adored his mom. Terry was Jamie’s voice, devoting her life to making sure he was treated with dignity and had the quality of life he deserved. As with every moment in his life, Terry walked with Jamie through these last months, never leaving his side in his final days.
Jamie will always remain in the hearts he loved the most mother, Terry; sisters, Kim (Kory) Isley, Korinne Cikanek; niece, Brooklyn Isley; nephews, Bennett Isley, Brody Isley; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
There to greet Jamie home in Heaven is his father, Charlie, brother, David, and grandparents.
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Terry – We are so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. Prayers and hugs for you and your family!
My heartfelt condolences, love and prayers to the Cikanek family. Jamie was one of a kind. He is dancing in Heaven with his ABBA Father!
Rest, Love and Peace Jamie.
So sorry for the loss of your son. You are in my prayers Terry.
Dear Terry and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Jamie and I have been friends for a very long time. I have many good memories of being with Jamie.
Sarah Jacobson
Terry, I am so sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. What a wonderful tribute this is for him. God had a special plan for Jamie when he gave him to you and Charlie. God bless.
The love, care and honesty Jamie, Terry and Charlie showed for each other was a great example for all our families. Thank you and God bless you. Larry Tousignant
I am so sorry for your loss, Jamie was always a special guy to me. I spent many hours with him over the years, we had a special understanding of each other and he always did his best to be on good behavior when I worked with him. You will always be in my heart.
Dear Terry and family, I worked with Jamie when he was with MRVSEC. He was a happy young man who always dressed sharp and loved to be with his classmates and join in activities. Terry you were an amazing, fearless, advocate and very loving Mom!! Your constant involvement for opportunities for Jamie not opened doors for him and others but it also encouraged teachers, myself included, to keep trying new ways to connect with kids. Thank you !! Iam so sorry for Jamie’s death and pray God will carry you and your family through the very difficult days ahead!
I am so very sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. I remember going to school with Jamie in high school and loved being able to hang out with him . He was an absolute inspiration, always had a smile on his face and dearly loved at PLHS. Terry thank you for your endless work in helping to advance disability services in our community. You too are an inspiration.
Please accept our deepest sympathy Terry & family in Jamies passing. You have always been his greatest advocate. It was wonderful to get to know him. May God grant you peace & comfort @ this time.
Dear Terry and family, heaven has joyfully welcomed another angel. CJ loved spending time with Jamie. He learned a lot about differences, and he really loved teasing Jamie! Love to you and your girls.
Terry and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Jamie. I can still remember that little handsome 5 year-old in my class in the lower level of the catholic school in Jordan where Jamie started his public education. Thank you Terry for being a wonderful advocate for your son and others for many years. I worked with students with physical and health disabilities for 33 years and enjoyed every day. Take care, I’m sure your heart is heavy with the loss of your dear son.
Terry and girls, please accept our condolences and prayers for your loss. You are a strong family and Jamie was lucky to have you. You were also blessed to have him.
Terry and family. We are saddened to hear of your loss. You all took such wonderful care of him. May God comfort you with the joy of a lifetime of memories with him. You are all in our prayers.
Sorry to hear about your loss Jamie was very fun to work with.May he rest in peace.
Terry and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know Jamie meant the world to you. He is another angel in heaven. Charlie was there to greet him with open arms. My Prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. May God give you Peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Love’n Prayers Always,
Jan Hertaus
I think fondly of Jamie and his sisters and all of the times I babysat them when they were growing up I am so sorry for your loss I’m sure Jamie is in heaven with a smile on his face
Dear Terry & girls,
I am sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing. I have such a clear picture of him & his smile at St. Mike’s church. Heaven has welcomed him with open arms, I’m sure. May he Rest In Peace.
Jamie was a Blessing to many people. His smile truly lit up a room–pure joy! His love shines through you all.
Prayers of peace and comfort for your family. We love you!
Brennen, Jen, Noah, Jillian and Evan
RIP Jamie I’ll never forget our time together, especially our times together at preschool and church. I’m sorry Terry and for all those who will miss him, it is a great loss.
What a tribute to your beloved Jamie. May he rest in peace. Remember death is the end of a life, not a relationship.
So sorry for your families loss.
What Jammie didn’t say spoke volumes to what we could learn from his ability.
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Jaimie. I hope your many memories will bring you some comfort as you grieve his loss.
Pat McCarthy Veach
(I was Korinne’s advisor in her graduate program).
Though I didn’t spend time with him, Jamie is a person I will never forget, especially his smile. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace and May his family and friends be comforted. God bless you all.
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RIP Jamie.
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