James Edward "Jim" Eynard
April 8, 1932 ~ February 19, 2026
Born in:
Chamois, Missouri
Resided in:
Jefferson City, Missouri
James Edward “Jim” Eynard, 93, of Jefferson City, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on April 8, 1932, in Chamois, Missouri, the son of James John and Clara Elizabeth (Baumgartner) Eynard.
A 1950 graduate of Loose Creek High School, Jim received his Mortuary Science Degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College.
He was married on May 12, 1956, at St. Peter Catholic Church to Agnes Catherine Stiefermann who preceded him in death on October 24, 2021.
His career spanned over forty-five years working as an embalmer and funeral director with Sylvester Dulle and later with Ralph and Rosie Dulle at Dulle Funeral Home. When the funeral home was sold on July 1, 1995, Jim worked part-time with Kent and Christine Trimble at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.
He was a long-time member of St. Peter Catholic Church and later the Cathedral of St. Joseph, St. Peter Holy Name Society, and the Dan C. Coppin Assembly 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
As a commercial fisherman, Jim sold his fish privately and to grocery stores. Jim and Bill Backes held the Missouri state record for the largest sturgeon fish which was on exhibit for several years at the Missouri State Fair Aquarium. He also loved to trap with his longtime friend, Bill Backes of Osage City. They trapped racoon, fox, mink, muskrat, and otter and Jim stretched his own hides before selling them to a tannery.
He is survived by three children, Darrell (Patti) Eynard, Wardsville; Eric (Loree) Eynard, Russellville; and Gail Ann (Keith) Jeffries, New Bloomfield; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren, and twin siblings, Wayne (Cathy) Eynard, Bonnots Mill; and Wanda (Ron) Walker, Taos.
He was preceded in death by wife, Agnes, a son, Dale Eynard, a brother, Raphael Eynard, and a sister, Juanita (Pete) Donehue.
Visitation will be 9:00-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Stephen W. Jones officiating.
Entombment will be in Resurrection Catholic Mausoleum.
Memorials are suggested to the Cathedral of St. Joseph.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
Services
Visitation: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Cathedral of St. Joseph
2215 West Main Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:30 am
Cathedral of St. Joseph
2215 West Main Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
Graveside Service: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 11:30 am
Resurrection Cemetery
3015 West Truman Boulevard
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
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I met Jim at Dr. Tim Rieke’s Dental Office.
I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing him laugh. What a great person he was and he was
so nice as well.
Rest in peace Jim.
Donna Hayden
Jim and Agnes were two of a kind. What one didn’t think of something the other did. I always enjoyed talking with Jim. One of the proudest of his kids and grandkids. He took such good care of our love ones at Dulle. Condolences to his family. He was one of the best. He and Agnes are probably bickering back and forth in heaven. Cris Henley Caspari
As the Memorial Fund Chairman of the Dan C Coppin Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly, I offer our condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one and our Assembly member, Jim. In honor of his membership in our Assembly, we will be sending a donation to the St. Joseph Cathedral in the amount of $100.