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James Litchfield Obituary

We are heartfully sad to announce the death of James Edwin Litchfield, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and son. He was born January 11, 1952 in Needles, California and passed away on April 29, 2011. He graduated from Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, California. He had 36 wonderful years of marriage with his loving wife Judith Tyl whom he married as his Gallaudet University sweetheart in 1974. He was a prominent member of the deaf community. Retired from the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind after 30 years of service as a residential counselor and coach of the middle school basketball team. He also played on softball teams and was a member of the Colorado Springs Silent Club. The proud father of three deaf children, Jamine, James III, and Joseph. The grandfather of four granddaughters, Jacobina, Abigail, Nicolina and Zoe. He is also survived by three sisters: Micki, Jane and Gwen, and his brother Michael; as well as 6 nephews, 3 nieces, and a multitude of grandnieces and nephews. Jim was a longtime member and faithful servant of the Christian Deaf Church, who will be holding the Memorial service at 1 pm on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. All are welcome. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Christian Deaf Church at the Sunnyside Christian Church, 2025 N. Murray, 80915, the corner of Constitution and Murray.

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Published by The Gazette on May 3, 2011.

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Gino Villarreal

May 3, 2024

Wow it have been so long since you left the earth . I miss see your face. And I miss your teasing. Hope you're doing well up in heaven now to catch up with Ken Eurek, Steve Crump and Al Whitt.

Jere Cullen

April 27, 2024

Dearest Jimmy
It has been so long but I still think of you. You were always the kindest man. You visited me and would cheer me up when I was sad. I still miss your laugh. Hug all our family and the pets. See you again one day
Love your cousin,
Jere

Br fisher

May 1, 2023

Hello Jim
I want to tell you that Rick moved back to Colorado Springs due his retirement home we wish you come with up bunch of out gangs! But Someday we will join with your home we never forget you as always good memories!

Judith Maynard

April 27, 2023

Hi Jim,
I´m waiting for you since 2011, my love hugs
Juditho

Gwen

April 30, 2022

Jim, I can´t believe it`S been 11 years since you gone home to Mom and Dad and of course God. We do miss you terribly. Wished I had more time with you. Miss chatting with you and sharing my thoughts with. Miss your beautiful smile and laughing belly. Give Mom and Dad all of our pets a big hug and kiss. Tell God I said hi!
Love you Jim!

Abigail VanCampen

March 27, 2020

Hey Grandpa, it's been awhile.... I miss you a lot, I wish I could spend more time with you. You brought smiles and laughter to everyone. Right now I'm about to go into the first year of high school, I'm scared but excited cause I know that you will be with me the whole way. Mom wants me to do a sport and I'm not sure what sport to do. Right now there is a bad virus, and Colorado is on lockdown, which means no school we just have to do online. Jake has a baby now, her name is Zahava Edwina Faro.. she is the best always smiley and she reminds me of you cause she lights up a room in seconds. I miss you grandpa
- abby

Allen's boys with Gwen and Jere

gwen tague

June 2, 2011

Love and Miss you a whole bunch, Uncle Jim..

Daniel Kitchens

June 2, 2011

Your little Sister, Gwen. ILY!

gwen tague

June 2, 2011

Gwen Tague

June 2, 2011

Hi Jim, Well today is the day! Just wanted to let you know that I miss you more than you can imaging. I cry daily, looking for answers, reasons why you had to leave. I have not found peace in me yet and I pray it won't take long. But I will never FORGET you.
I know you're happy, with Mom,Dad and the rest of our families. I want that for you more than anything.
BUT, I wish you would help me find peace with myself so I can go on living for my family.
I have found some answers such as LOVE, what is Love? You were, Jim!!! I have learned from you so much and I know I've stubborn in the past & even now, but you kept loving me and I thank you for that and for many others things you have taught me in life. I just wish I had that much or little more time with you. I know God called you and you went willingly. What an awesome guy you are. You are my Big Brother and always will be.
Please have your arms open for me when God calls me. I want that big bear hugs I've taught you to give.
Love you so much and please stay close by me and let me know you're here.
Love and Miss you with all my heart and soul. Love always,

Your Little Sister, Gwen ILY!

Hey Jim, I know this is God taking you home. I'm really happy you are home now with Mom & Dad and of course with our Heavenly Father. I Love you!!!!

Little Sister, gwen

June 1, 2011

Jacobina Litchfield-ford

May 28, 2011

Hello grandpa Jim Litchfield! I miss you so much, I do love you so much no matter what! There nothing hateful from you, your so awesome grandpa to me and grow me up and you try make me in right path for 15 year. You did doing your job to help me like your granddaughter. I do thankful to you grandpa James Litchfield! At last time I see you, and hug you tight i know its not ready to let you go but few minute later I was thinking its better for you to go to haven with all families and peaceful and joy there no more pain for you BUT I will always remember many of our memorial! Our happy & love & laugh & our chat about god all time!
I love you grandpa James Litchfield JR!

Here is the smile for you, James.

Gino Villarreal

May 28, 2011

Miss you!

Andrea Reeves

May 27, 2011

I will always have good memories of your funny stories, pranks, and jokes all the way back from 30 years ago until now. I love you, and your family. I miss you James, but I know you are still here laughing at all of us, and still having fun. We will see you again some day. Thanks for always putting a smile on my face.

Russsell Wernsman

May 26, 2011

Dear Litchfield family , its hard to believe that but i wish i could see jim before he gone.. he was cool guy ever i met.. never forgot about him. that past all the year when we were in csdb time.. he loves to tease, funny, smart.. and life.. we always thinking of james.. thank you james make us change better life we will pray for your family..

Vickey Catano

May 26, 2011

Jim was a good listener , well respected , and kind man . He was like a counsler , brother and a friend to me when I needed talk to him. He used tell me be strong , keep ur chin and be urself . I sure wished got to see him one more time just to Thank Him for being there for me. I know hes in much better place than we all are. God Bless him ! Rest in Peace Dear Friend ~~~

Heather Christensen

May 26, 2011

To Litchfield Family, I will miss James. He is good man. I met James at CSDB while I was student. He was dorm supervisor for HS boys at Argo Hall. He involved CSSC softball team. He gave good advise and positive chat to people also he likes to tease in positive way. I never see any negative around him. He is good heart. I won't forget about him. He is rest in peaceful.

Lance McWilliams

May 26, 2011

My prayers are with you and the family. he was a shining example on how to interact and treat people. His smiles were seen from afar with his positive attitude backing it up. He is missed.

Gino Villarreal

May 26, 2011

To the Litchfield Family:
I just saw the old pictures of your husband and father, I was surprised to see him in the pictures. There are few pics of him that he was look good when he was young and Judith look beautiful also. He looks much like James III when he was his age. To Litchfield Silbings, you 3 were so cute when you guys were little which I saw it in the pictures. I will always never his joke every time I saw him around at CDC. He makes everybody happy and laugh. I still miss him. He will be always in my heart.

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Maggie Sims

May 26, 2011

Dear Litchfield Family,

Jim was a wonderful person and I'm so happy that my family has the honor of knowing him. He was good to Matthew and I think they are together now playing basketball, and that makes me smile. I love your family and pray for your heavy hearts to feel light again. Jim was much loved and will be missed.

Cassandra Valdez (Mueller)

May 26, 2011

I met Jim at CSDB in 2002. He was my dorm supervisior. He is a genuwine and soft hearted man. He was always there for me and always watched out for me cause the boy were after me. I miss the times with Jim he always loved to laugh and pick on me. He always had a big smile on his face and had the cutiest laughs since I could hear. I just saw Jim about 3 months ago and was glad to see him again. He will be missed but always in our heart.

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BRYON FISHER(HARLOW)

May 25, 2011

HELLO, JAMES SO I THOUGHT OF HIM MISSED MY BEST FRIEND AS BROTHER IN CHRIST SO I KNOW THAT HE WALK THROUGH THE OPEN DOOR SO WHAT DID REVELATION 3 CHAPTER SAID SO... SO AMAZING !! MISS HIM NO MORE CHAT ON VP , MISS NO MORE JOKING EACH OTHER, MISS GOING THE GONE FISHING, MISS NO MORE TALK MEN THINGS ! MISS NO MORE SUPPORT EACH OTHER! SO OH WELL WE DID HAD GREAT KNEW EACH OTHER TOO LONG. I WILL SAY " SEE YOU LATER" AND DONT OPEN THE DOOR FOR ME !

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