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JAMES "JIM" ROSE
4/30/1964 - 7/22/2018
Considered a brother by many and a great friend to most who knew him, Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Jim was a fierce stomach cancer warrior who battled the beast for longer than doctors predicted. He is now on an everlasting fishing trip in heaven where he will always win the bet for the biggest, most and first fish caught.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Leo James and Diana Morash Rose.
Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patti, daughter, Meghan, daughter-in-law, Amanda,and granddaughter, Taylor; daughter, Kelli, son-in-law, Josh, granddaughter, Sawyer and grandson Greyson; brothers, Guy and Lee and numerous extended family members.
Jim worked since a teenager in the printing industry. He began his printing career while attending Widefield High School and obtained a Graphic Arts degree from Pikes Peak Community College, while working full-time in his field. Jim took great pride in his work and was considered one of the finest press operators in Colorado Springs.
An avid motorcycle enthusiast, Jim spent many summer weekends with family and friends riding dirt bikes on various trails in the region. On weekdays, he would often commute to work on his Harley. Among his other interests were camping, fishing, hunting, four wheeling, metal detecting, cycling and running. He completed the Pikes Peak Ascent several times and considered it "his mountain" with his best time of 3:44! Most who know him will agree that he was a very talented photographer. His great passion for photography showed in the beautiful works of art that his lens produced.
Jim would not want us to mourn his passing. He would want us to celebrate his life. So, in lieu of flowers, please do something you are passionate about. Spend time with the ones you love. Take your sweetheart out for a night on the town. Take time to watch the sunrise and sunset. Enjoy each day as the gift it is.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 2pm at Swan Law Funeral Directors.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Bill VanBlarcom
July 23, 2019
Hi Jim,
Been a year since you left us and your memory hasn't faded one little bit.
I cannot imagine it ever will.
The passage of time has become irrelevant.
cheers Jim
Bill
Jim ..breakfast 2012
Bill VanBlarcom
July 29, 2018
Jim and Bill 2012
Bill VanBlarcom
July 29, 2018
Colorado 2012 Jim Freeman Lee Bill Diana
Bill VanBlarcom
July 29, 2018
Jim and Eric cousins
Bill VanBlarcom
July 29, 2018
Salut Jim
Men of sterling character such as yours are a rare commodity these days indeed.You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. I wish you " Bon Voyage" .
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