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James Wheatley Obituary

James (Jim) Melvin Wheatley, age 70, passed away June 7,2007. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 2,1936 to Elmer and EvaMae Wheatley. He retired after 23 years in the Air Force. He worked with the American Red Cross, in Pueblo, CO. He was an owner-operator of Team Colorado Television. Jim was a local media personality in Colorado Springs, CO. Mr. Wheatley was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Ada (Oliver), his parents Elmer, EvaMae, great grandson Angel Liston. He is survived by his wife of 9 years Lynetta (Lyn), children; James, Greg, Theresa, stepchildren Patti Mack, Kari Caw, grandchildren; Jake, Amber, Ryan, Kailey, Dillon, Amanda, Troy, Jennifer, David, Devon, and Tabitha, great grandchildren; Kayden and Douglas. Open Invitation Memorial Service 6:00 p.m. on June 18, 2007 at the D.A.V. 6880 Palmer Park Blvd. There will be a Potluck dinner following. Graveside service on June 19th at 10:00 am. with Military Honors at Fort Logan Cemetery.

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Published by The Gazette from Jun. 13 to Jun. 15, 2007.

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Phyllis Wilson

April 13, 2008

We only met briefly, but I've heard so much about you from Lyn, I feel I know you very well and you were a very special man. I appreciate that you made my dear friend so happy and left her with so many precious memories.

jamie bowen

August 18, 2007

To The Most Amazing Man!!! lol Grandpa i love you and you will be missed forever!!!! I will alway miss you personality and all the jokes you had!!! i love you!!

Terry & Rhonda Fleming

July 11, 2007

Jim - What a guy! So much fun and so VERY entertaining! Was really hoping that we could get together again for another one of those great bluegrass festivals or even the terrific halloween parties at Patty's. You were so hilarious and we'll miss you and you sense of humor. Rest well friend.

Angela Place

June 22, 2007

grandpa you were a great man i am really gonna miss you i hope that i get to see you again in the future all of my thoughts and prayrs go to the family i love you guys

David Mack

June 18, 2007

you always loved everyone and helped everyone out when they needed it.. a whole bunch of people will miss u as well as i do... I love you grandpa

devon mack

June 18, 2007

much love grandpa, always loved and forever missed!!

Patti Mack

June 18, 2007

Daddy-O,
All things aren't meant to be understood. I find it hard to believe you aren't here to talk to, every day that goes by.
I look at your chair as I walk by & have the urge to put my fingers to my lips and plant a kiss on your forehead like had become a daily ritual.
I miss you so much, but yet, I feel you right here with us all.
Peace has been found & we will all walk through each day with your energy surrounding us reminding us how we need to look around & enjoy the beauty in what we have been given while we have the chance.
With All My Heart & Soul....
Love, Patti~*~*~

Donna Vessey

June 17, 2007

To Lyn and the family of Jim Wheatley:

He touched so many lives and he will always live in our memories.
We will miss him! Our prayers are with you during your time of grief.
Always,
Donna

Dave Beadles

June 14, 2007

Beam me up, Scotty!

Lynetta Wheatley

June 14, 2007

JIM ... MY LOVE,

THE YEARS WE SHARED
BROUGHT ME MORE HAPPINESS
THAN I EVER IMAGINED
COULD BE MINE.

I NEVER LAUGHED SO LOUDLY
... OR ...
SMILED SO OFTEN!

WHO WOULD HAVE KNOWN...
LIFE REALLY DOES BEGIN AFTER 40(+)!

LOSING YOU HURTS SO MUCH!

BUT THE SONG YOU LEFT IN MY SOUL,

SOOTHES THE PAIN IN MY HEART.

I LOVED YOU BEFORE I MET YOU.

I LOVE YOU NOW.

I WILL LOVE YOU FOR ETERNITY.

YOUR WIFE,

LYN

p.s.
(:SEE YOU IN THE MOTHER-SHIP!:)

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