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James Brotherton Obituary

James E. Brotherton, 62, passed away at home on January 27, 2007. He was born on April 20, 1944 to Edward and Mary (Brown) Brotherton in Elyria, Ohio and was a resident of Colorado Springs since 1962. He graduated from Palmer High School in 1963. He served in the US Army from 1966 to 1969 where he received a Bronze Star. Most recently he was a Certified Nursing Assistant for Pikes Peak Hospice. James is survived by his two sons: Jeff (wife Kim) Whitman and Shorty Brotherton; sister Sally A. Kuehl; four grandsons: Anthony, Thomas, Daniel and Aaron; three nieces: Debbie, Susan and Dawn and six nephews: David, Dale, Travis "Spambo", Roger, Troy, and Perry Dean. His parents and one sister, Diana Handy preceded him in death. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Gazette from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2007.

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Bob Udell

February 5, 2007

James, I remember the good times we had singing and playing guitar.
You will be missed.

Wayne K Steffensen

February 4, 2007

James: Sorry to hear of your passing; hopefully, it was peaceful. I enjoyed working with you and talking to you over the years. I think your dry sense of humor and work ethic made you an outstanding CNA for Pikes Peak Hospice. I wish you well, see you around.

Gerry Lee

February 3, 2007

The world will laugh a little less now that you have crossed over.
I know you're happy now that you're with your folks.
I'll miss you, Bro.

Amy Bewley

February 2, 2007

James was truly a great person,kind,funny and caring. He was wonderful to his patients, and a great guy to work with. The world has lost such a special person. I am forever greatful that I knew James, and I will miss him.

Martin Kane

February 1, 2007

Brother, we had great times together and shared thoughts and feelings with each other that will last forever in our hearts, I love you and will miss you.

FK Baldwin

February 1, 2007

James was a wonderful compassionate person who took care of others. Thank you James for caring for my sister in her final days.

Lori Bennett

February 1, 2007

Your happy face brought a ray of sunshine to my day! You will be missed!

Betty Jean Anderson

February 1, 2007

James was an awesome person who loved others and was loved by all.
He showed great compassion and care for all of his patients. He truely made a smile on your day!
See you at the banquet table James!

Jeff Whiteman (Brotherton)

February 1, 2007

Love ya Dad, will miss ya. Your not in pain anymore and free to do whatever you desire. See ya someday. Love Always, Jeff

Melissa Twigg

January 31, 2007

James had a sense of humor that made him a pleasure to work with, a positive attitude that was contagious, and his presence lit up a room. Many were proud to call him friend. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Roger Bost

January 31, 2007

James was a high energy, positive person that I think everyone enjoyed being around. His smile seemed to be a permanent part of him. Overall, an unforgetable gentleman.

Patti DeMuth

January 31, 2007

I am so sad to see that James has died. I wroked with him and shared patients with him for many years. James always put his heart in all he did and it showed in the way people responded to him...he also worked harder than most of us and with a smile on his face and "that's OK; I will take care of it."

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