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James Voorhees Jr.

James Voorhees Obituary

VOORHEES,
James H. Jr.
Age 70, of Maple Ave., Elmira, NY, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH. James was born on October 22, 1937 in Elmira, son of the late James Sr. and Ellen (Hanrahan) Voorhees. Survivors include his sons, James (Sandra) Voorhees III and Ernest "Matt" (Tracy) Voorhees, both of Elmira; grandchildren, Nicole, Alan "AJ", Jacob and Matthew Voorhees; brother-in-law, Gerald Butts; niece, Sherrie Butts; nephew, Jamie Butts. James was predeceased by his sister, Jeanne Ann Butts. James retired from Grand Union in Vestal, NY as a butcher after many years of service, and was a recent employee of the State of New York with the Soaring Eagles Golf Course. He was the past Exalted Ruler of Elmira Lodge #62, Elks State Vice President, Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and Southern Tier District Vice President. James was also a board member of the State Veterans Administration and for many years he was Lodge Hoop Shoot Chairman and was District and Lodge Major Projects Chairman. He was also Youth Chairman for the Southern Tier District and other various Youth Committees too numerous to mention, and attended many Elks State and National Conventions. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at James D. Barrett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Interment will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Star-Gazette from Aug. 29 to Sep. 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Voorhees

35 Entries

Patricia Hallock

September 4, 2008

My sympathy to all of you. Jimmy (as we knew him) was a wonderful classmate and a dear friend of my late husband Bruce. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Patty Lyon Hallock

Nancy Doane~Uhrinec

September 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

James Morrell

September 4, 2008

Dear Family and Friends..
I am SO sorry I missed the viewings and the burial today.
It is a sad sad day for me to have missed them.. I WAS in the hospital, but that quirk of fate is so mean. I wanted to be there to support the family, meet the Grandkids, and chat with all those who knew and loved him.

Here are some brief thoughts I wanted to pass along.
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I want to tell everyone about all the times you have gone out of your way to help other people, and to be friends with those treated as outcasts by some, even those from our rival schools.

I want to tell all about
how everyone who ever
worked or played with you, thinks of you as one of the strongest
people they have ever known; thinks of you as a fair and generous
person, at work or at play; thinks of you as consistently doing the
good thing.. Those you worked with and who were your superiors at the Grand Union, consistently showed their support and appreciation for
what you were and what you did. As did those at the BC Open and the
Corning Classic, and I am sure the same is true for the Elks
in Elmira and across the state.

The record is that we only had one failing, and we ain't telling anyone what it is, and in everything else we exceeded the bar,
went over the top, made touch downs, basked in the glory, and had a GOOD time.

I am sure the same will be true in Heaven. They probably need some organization up there, so you get them straightened out, and you can show ME the ropes this time..

John Dino

September 3, 2008

I worked with Jim at the Grand Union in Vestal for several years. I also worked and had a lot of fun with him at the B.C. Open for many years in Endicott. He was a fantastic guy who shot straight from the hip. It was sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed.

mark macpherson

September 2, 2008

deepest sympathys from all of us in the macpherson family ...

Yvonne Kent

September 2, 2008

Our thoughts are with all of you. We
know this has been a tough time but
remember your dad will always be with you in your heart and all the memories you've shared with him.
Take Care-
Curtis & Yvonne Kent

Gilbert Kramer

September 1, 2008

With sincere sympathy to Jim's family.He will be missed by all who knew him

Carol Painter

September 1, 2008

Jimmy not only had beautiful hair, but a gorgeous smile, lovely eyes, and such a kindness about him. And that's a remembrance of him from all those years ago when I first met him when we moved to Horseheads in 1954. Many blessings to his family and all those whose lives were touched by him.

John & Donna Lindstrom Boulas

September 1, 2008

To The James Voorhees Family -
As members of the class of '56 we have many fond memories of Jim. Our sincerest condolences to his family.

"AL" Albert Seymour

September 1, 2008

Condolences to the Family from a Former neighbor in our youth . Back in the days of Fisherville NY

Ann Woodruff Brooks

September 1, 2008

Jimmy you will be missed! You had the prettiest hair in our class. Our reunions were so great and you were the same as always. God bless you and your family.
Ann

Ray Decker

August 31, 2008

to the voorhees family my thoughts and prayers are with you

MARGIE FARR JOHNS

August 31, 2008

JIM HAS ALWAYS HAD A PLACE IN MY HEART FIRST LOVE. SUCH BEAUTIFUL HAIR , MY SYMPATHY TO ALL WHO NEW HIM ,MARGIE

Scott Speanburgh

August 31, 2008

To Jim's Family,
My deepest sympathy at this very difficult time.

I worked with Jim at Grand Union many years ago. He was a good man. He was always alot of fun at work and outside of work. I've missed his friendship since moving out of the area, but will always have great memories.

Jan Van Duser

August 31, 2008

Sincere condolences to the family. I'll always remember sitting one desk away from this sunny fellow at Horseheads every day throughout junior and senior high (luckily they grouped the "V's" together). And he was instrumental in getting me invited to a party in Elmira in early 1956 where I met the pretty girl (Barbara Lynott of Notre Dame) who has been with me ever since. Rest in peace, Jimmy.

Larry Rice

August 31, 2008

I just got to know Jim this year, he was a great guy. He always had a smile.

Tim Smith

August 31, 2008

Jim was a great friend to everyone that met him. I always enjoyed seeing him around town I will miss him.

Elaine (UNderwood) Golden

August 31, 2008

My deepest sympathy to all of Jimmy's family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. It was so wonderful to see him at our class reunions.

Terry Dilmore

August 31, 2008

Sincere condolances to Jim's family. He has been a friend since 1953. To me, Jim was an example of a great person, a hard worker, a sportsman and friend a guy was lucky to have. I enjoyed being on the Blue Raider teams with you, and our golf matches these past years. I'll miss our friendship, Jimmy. Rest in peace.

JoAnn Butts-Munsey

August 31, 2008

Matt my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. I am sorry for your loss. Your dad will be missed so much. Your dad made everyone laugh. Take care of yourself and if you would like to chat email me.

Suzie Cooklin

August 30, 2008

To Jims Family,Jim was a great guy. He loved his grandchildren to death. I know he loved going to Pudgies to have lunch with his son. He was a great friend of my moms. Joni Cooklin who passed away last Sept. I know my mom was there with open arms to welcome in in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I will miss him at the Jackals game but he is in heaven with my mom now.

Ellen Dean

August 30, 2008

I LOVE MR VOORHEES , he was my favorite customur when he came in to tier one stop on south main st !!! i ran into him at hendy when he came into pick up matt and got a big hug from him !! he was such a wonderful man and will be deeply missed !! god must have wanted another angel up in heaven !!! love him dearly !!! sorry to the whole family !!

2006 Reunion Breakfast - the "Man"

August 30, 2008

2006 Reunion Breakfast with "Merle"

August 30, 2008

2006 Reunion Dinner

August 30, 2008

2001 Reunion Dinner

August 30, 2008

2001 Reunion more picnic crowd

August 30, 2008

2001 Reunion Friday night

August 30, 2008

2001 Reunion Picnic

August 30, 2008

1996 - 40th Reunion

Ray Eddy

August 30, 2008

Condolences from another HHS '56 classmate. It was great visiting at the last 3 reunions with Jimbo. He will be sorely missed by all.

JUDY Mickle/Doane

August 29, 2008

A high school classmate of Jimmy, I especially remember his wonderful sense of humor and the twinkle in his eye when he shared something funny. Our next reunion will not be the same without him. May the peace of wonderful memories be with all of his family to keep him close in their minds and hearts.

Shawn Karney

August 29, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of our beloved "Big Jim from Elmira" as he was known to many of us at Soaring Eagles Golf Course. I had the great pleasure of working with Jim for three years at the Golf Course and those days I will never forget. May you rest in peace and Memory Eternal!

GERRY SMITH

August 29, 2008

I HAD NOT SEEN YOU IN FIFTY YEARS BUT THE GOOD MEMORIES OF OUR SCHOOL YEARS ARE STILL WITH ME. BE AT PEACE DEAR FRIEND

Barbara Cleveland

August 29, 2008

May you rest in peace Jim. You will be greatly missed!

My sympathy goes out to the Voorhees family.

To the grandchildren: Your grandfather was so proud of you. He talked about you at every visit. May your memories of good times with him live forever!

Barb Cleveland

Diana Tyler

August 29, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will always rememeber Jim's wonderful smile and sense of humor.I will miss running into him at Tops Supermarket shopping and calling him to go over his labs every week.He always made everyone at Dr. Mauri's office smile.

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