Jim W. Guist, 71, of Prairie Grove, AR, passed away on September 16, 2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville. Jim was born on July 24, 1950 to Jerry and Gletha Guist of Fayetteville.
After graduating from high school, Jim enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era, and continued to serve his country for seven years until he was honorably discharged.
Jim was married to Marjorie Oliszczak of North Dakota for forty-five years. In 1977, they returned to Fayetteville and then moved to Prairie Grove where they resided. Jim worked at Warren Tool in Fayetteville and then Nilfist in Springdale, where he worked for 28 years in quality control. Jim was a member of the American Legion and was an active volunteer at the Veterans Home in Fayetteville as well as the Fayetteville/Springdale Elks Lodge. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family along with spending time outdoors, fishing, soccer, music, talking to people and watching the Razorbacks.
He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Prairie Grove; his children, Jered (Alexandra) Guist of Fayetteville, Aaron (Emyler) Guist of Marysville, WA, Charles (Kate) Guist of Hulbert, OK; two grandchildren, Ajjel and Arielle Guist of Marysville, WA; a brother, Lawrence (Jackie) Guist of Greenland, AR; sisters, Linda (Daniel) Whitener of Janesville, WI, Barbara (Roger) Doss of Prairie Grove; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Gletha Guist and brothers David and Dennis Guist.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Monday, September 27, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Beard’s Chapel with Chaplain Charlie Brown officiating.
Donations may be made to the Arkansas State Veterans Home Fayetteville, 1179 N. College, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Marge, I will always remember Jim volunteering at the Veterans Home. You two always made sure my Mom who was a resident had her cupcake(s) and cookies and a generous helping too. It was always so sweet how you always checked on her when you were there. The kindness that you both showed to her and her family will never be forgotten.
May Jim rest in peace and Marge may you and your family find comfort in all the precious memories you have.
Donna Bloyed (Stonesifer)
Margie and family please know that I heartfelt condolences are with you in your grief. Jim was a true friend to all of us at the Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville. We have such beautiful memories of his dedication and compassion. We will miss him and look forward to the day we will see him again.
OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY FOR THE LOSS OF JIMMY BUT KNOW THAT HE IS AT REST AND NOT SUFFERING ANY MORE. HE IS REJOYCING WITH HIS MOM AND DAD NOW. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT AND WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU. LOVE TO YOU ALL. AUNT OLLIE HOLLOWELL
My sincere condolences for your lost
I didn’t know Jim well, but enjoyed visiting with him while walking in the park.
Rest In Peace Jim. My condolences to the family.
Marge and family, I come with a broken heart at the loss of Jim. He was a kind, tender hearted, compassionate and loving husband, dad and brother. Although hearts grieve we know he is at rest and no more suffering. He is rejoicing with mom, dad and the boys, it must be a happy reunion. We each will carry in our hearts the beautiful memories of Jimmy. May God give each of you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead. We love you.
I will miss you Jimmy! Love You Forever and Always……Linda and Daniel Whitener
To the Guist family I am so sorry for your loss. At PT conferences always I enjoyed visiting with the Guist parents.
Thinking of you. Peace. Carole Swope
Jim May you Rest In Peace my friend you will be missed by so many I’m privileged to have known you and your family all my life
To Jim’s family. I’m sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim at Nilfisk. He was a good guy to work with and a lot of fun.
Marge, I am so sorry about Jim’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your sons.
Hi Jimmy,
I sure do miss you and our times we had to talk, but I know you are in a much better place. Your pain and suffering is over and all the old are made new. The only scars in Heaven are holding you now. You are walking on the streets of gold and singing. I know you will be there waiting for the rest of us and what a day of rejoicing that will be when we see Jesus and join the celebration.
We will do our very best to help Marge and always be there for her and the boys.
Love You Forever and Always little brother.