James R. “Jim” Lien, 81, of Fargo, ND, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Banner Baywood Medical Center, Mesa, AZ. Jim was born January 9, 1942, in Ceylon, MN, to Roy and Alvira (Knudson) Lien. He grew up and attended school in Wykoff, MN. Following high school, Jim continued his education at Luther College and then the University of Minnesota. Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard and worked in Minneapolis and Duluth before moving to Grand Forks, ND, where he enjoyed several years working at Griffith’s Department and later serving as VP at Herberger’s until retirement. On July 24, 1992, Jim married Mary Bogan Wilson. Together they made their home in Grand Forks before settling in Fargo in 2013 to be closer to family.