Jim Lacy

“Your body is away from me, but there is a window open from my heart to yours.” -Rumi

James “Jim” Arnold Lacy, born February 8,1945, passed away March 6, 2024 from
complications stemming from an eight-year battle with cancer.
In 1971, Jim married his first wife, Stephanie Mortensen, in the Salt Lake LDS temple. Four children joined the family: Shannon (Sean), Chris (Kayla), Whitney, and Justin. After 20 years their marriage ended.

Jim then met the love of his life, Norma Benton. She brought six more children to the family: Lauri (Jim), Chad (Jamie), Greg (Marti), Jeff (Jennifer), Megan (Jake) and Matt (Diana). They were married July 16,1993 and sealed September 2, 2000 in the LDS Manti Temple. Jim is also survived by his brother Terry, as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jim was born in Morrilton, Arkansas to Cecil and Ruth Lacy. Cecil was Active Duty Army until Jim’s sophomore year of high school. The Lacy family moved often, which exposed him to many areas in the US and Germany. It seems that this constant “on the move lifestyle” carried throughout his life! Jim joined the Army in 1966 and served a one-year tour in Vietnam. After he returned from the war, he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Political Science. His career in Federal Service spanned over 34 years!
His first assignment was with the Secret Service, then the Internal Revenue Service, and the bulk of his career as a Federal Agent with Department of Defense. Along the way, he served as a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard Reserves. He finished his career sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.

Jim’s life was spent in service to others. He served his Heavenly Father, his country, his family, his friends, and humanity. Jim touched the hearts of everyone around him through humor and generosity, but most of all, just by being present with them.
Jim was a multifaceted teacher and mentor whether for his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his church, or for others looking to enter law enforcement.
He was a storyteller and enjoyed the reactions of an audience large or small, especially when sharing his experiences of Vietnam or taking down the “bad guys”. He loved sports and was no stranger to the BYU football stadium. He was a lifelong loyal Arkansas Razorback fan and took great joy in teaching everyone he met to “Call the Hogs.” He loved to travel and had many adventures in different countries. His love and support of family ran deep and was without conditions. His presence will be sorely missed; however, we know he is now free of pain, and reunited with his parents, daughter, and granddaughter.

Dad, You are one of a kind. You made life better. We all love you and we miss so much already. We are grateful that we have the most special memories to carry us through until we are all together again.