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James Fleming Obituary
died at home on April 20, 2011 after a lengthy illness, at the age of 59. He was born December 9, 1951 in Youngstown, Ohio, graduating from Youngstown State University and the Osteopathic School of Medicine, Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Fleming received his Masters Degree in Public Health at John Hopkins University of Public Health. Dr. Fleming served in the U.S. Army for 20 years as a physician, retiring at the rank of Colonel in 1998. Dr. Fleming served a tour in Somalia and as the Army's consultant to the Surgeon General on Preventive Medicine. Dr. Fleming served as a Fellow at the American Osteopathic College of Preventive Medicine and on its Certification Board for over 15 years. Dr. Fleming and his wife of 38 years, Susan Connolly Fleming, moved to Phoenix ten years ago. He was employed at Banner Health and worked as the Medical Director for the Phoenix Fire Department Clinic. Dr. Fleming is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Johnny Floyd, of Austin Texas. Dr. Fleming was recognized internationally for his work in firefighter wellness. He spoke at conferences around the country and was considered an expert on firefighter wellness. Dr. Fleming authored and participated in a number of studies pertaining to firefighter wellness as well as various NIOSH projects while serving the Phoenix Fire Department. Dr. Fleming's extended Phoenix family, the Phoenix Fire Clinic, will honor his memory by continuing his work and vision at the Clinic. A Celebration of Life will be Sunday May 1st, noon to 3pm at Mountain Preservation Reception Center, 1431 E. Dunlap, Phx, AZ 85020. www.mprc.net In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Local 493 Firefighters Charities, 61 E. Columbus Ave, Phx, AZ 85012.
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Tamara Hickman
May 17, 2011
Dear Aunt Sue, Lisa and John,
Uncle Jim was such a great part of our family, and we will miss him so much. I will always have many special memories of spending time with him, and appreciate the tender way he related to me as a niece and also to my kids. Will especially miss his unique sense of humor. He lived a life of honor and we respect his devotion to his family, community and country. Please know you are all in our prayers and on our hearts.
Love, Tamara, Dave, Hannah, Jack, Eliza and Levi
Marianne DiLiberto
May 17, 2011
Dear Sue, Lisa and John,
We have very special memories of Jim and will miss him a lot. He was a wonderful addition to our family and a terrific husband and father. He was much admired in his field of work and deservedly so. Our love to all of you at this sad and difficult time. God bless you all and may Jim rest in peace.
Marianne and Ernie
Carole Wire
May 16, 2011
Sue and LIsa, So sorry for your loss, Jim was a great guy and a really great doctor.Remember him well from YOH.Lisa was just a little girl then and now she is all grown up. You are in my thoughts, Carole Wire
May 16, 2011
Dear Sue We were so sorry to see about Jim. Seems like yesterday we were all at YOH and Jim in his cowboy hat. And Lisa's married and in Texas. My husband's sister lives in Phoenix and we were just there in Feb. My love and prayers to you and Lisa's. Linda Buckley Vienna Ohio.
May 11, 2011
Jim - the bond you shared with your first brother and friend was very special. You shaped each other into the men you became. May you both continue your boyhood antics in heaven. You both are greatly missed. Love, in memory of you & your oldest brother - Thomas E Fleming Jr (02-26-2011).
Sue & Lisa - our thoughts, prayers, memories, & love are with you - Phyllis, Tom III, & Patrick
Matt Henneman
May 8, 2011
Aunt Sue and Lisa:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Uncle Jim will be truly missed. He was man of great honor who served his family with love and his country with courage.
Matt, Missy and the kids.
May 7, 2011
Susan and Lisa,
You know you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a wonderful addition to our family, and we will miss our brother-in-law. He touched a lot of lives for the good, loved his family, and contributed so much to the medical community. And his sense of humor certainly didn't hurt his success.
All our love, Eileen and Harold
Heather Rando
May 6, 2011
Dear Aunt Sue, Lisa and John,
Uncle Jim was such an amazing man and we feel so fortunate that we were able to be a part of his life. He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.
Love, Heather, Bob, Ethan and Sophie
Kathleen Rozzo
May 5, 2011
Dear Susan, Lisa, and John,
Our family has suffered a great loss with the passing of James Leo. He was generous, loving, compassionate,and funny. At all of our family gatherings you could always count on him to bring his special brand of humor to the event. He was especially giving and loving to all of his Connolly in-laws, neices and nephews. He was a perfect match for Sue and a great dad to Lisa and John. He will be greatly missed and always remembered with much love.
Love,
Kathy and Anthony
May 5, 2011
Aunt Sue and Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Jim is greatly missed.
Love,
Erin, Jason , Maddie and Colin
Colin Kavanagh
May 4, 2011
Jim helped to establish an excellent department of occupational health at Des Moines University. I am proud to have been a part of that department that offered personalized care to the City of Des Moines.
Glenda Jacobsma
May 2, 2011
Sue- what a shock to read of Jim's passing - I just read on our DMU portal. How often I think of our dinners and golf. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Glenda and Clair Jacobsma
Laurie Brockway
May 1, 2011
Susan & Lisa, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was a great man and will be missed greatly. Love, Laurie, James & boys ( Mikki's sister).
May 1, 2011
Dear Susan and Lisa
You know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We would have been then for you if possible. Jim was a great brother, father and friend. He will be truley missed. Love MIke, Mikki and family
Kathy Guzman
May 1, 2011
So sorry to hear the loss of Dr Fleming. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Dr Fleming was a man of great love, care and compassion and I will always remember him for his commitment he gave to the PFD family - my prayers are with you all!
Barbara Drtina
April 30, 2011
sorry to hear of your loss
Jennifer Henneman
April 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family! Uncle Jim was a terrific man of honor, strength and courage and will be greatly missed!!! Love always, Adam, Jen and Makayla Henneman
Lauren Connolly
April 30, 2011
I just wanted to say that Jim was one of the finest people I ever met. Since I was 12 years old he has been in my life and never was he judgemental, mean spirited or cranky. He always had a smile, a joke, from his own unique sense of humor, a great story and support for those he loved. I was lucky to have him in my family and in my life for as long as I did. I will truly miss him and my life will not be the same without you Jim. I know he touched the lives of everyone that he met in a positive way. Love you always.
Sheila Henneman
April 29, 2011
Jim was a great son, brother, father, and husband. Jim's life was much too short but it has spanned many a places from Ohio to Germany, Somalia and finally in Phoenix. Jim was a great person who always listened but never judged. I will miss his smile and of course his dry sense of humor. Jim married my sister , Susan 38 years ago and they were the perfect partners and great parents to Lisa. I will miss you dear friend. Love your sister-in-law , Sheila and hubby Paul.
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