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James Talbott Obituary
James Charles Talbott, 83 of Phoenix joined our heavenly father on April 29, 2011. He was born on May 7, 1927 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota and moved to Arizona in 1964. James is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacqueline, one sister, Sister Margaret Anne Talbott, SD and two sister-in laws, Virginia Celaya, AZ and Edwina Talbott, CA. He is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews and many grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Jim was a fun loving guy who enjoyed telling jokes, the Diamondbacks and all baseball. Jim spent time being with friends at the Pecos Senior Center in Ahwatukee and going to the Tempe Elks for dinner every Friday night. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 3 at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, beginning at 6 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm. A Christian burial mass will be conducted on Wednesday, May 4 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Road, Phoenix beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will be at St. Francis cemetery with a reception at Tempe Elks Club at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jim's name to Hospice of the Valley.
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Meg Fanire
May 4, 2011
Rest in peace Jim. I will never forget all the mornings you would come outside to get your newsapaper and wave at Morgan as she headed off for school! Sorry to hear of your stuggles. How lucky we were to have you and Jackie as neigbors.
Tony Dobbs
May 2, 2011
Great uncle Jim was a great guy with a great sense of humor. He met the perfect mate in Jackie and the two were a match. He was a true westerner, and love his Diamondbacks Baseball. Thanks for the memories Jim!
Maureen Baumberger
May 2, 2011
Jim will be greatly missed. He was always so much fun to be around and made you feel special when you were with him. How lucky he was to find a wonderful woman like Jackie to share his life with and how lucky we were to have him for an uncle and in our lives.
Rest in Peace, Jim!
Maureen (Dobbs) & Bob Baumberger
Paul Dobbs
May 2, 2011
Rest in Peace Uncle. I'm so happy you found your life mate, Jackie, in Arizona. You deserved that happiness.
Mary Ellen McMahon
May 2, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's last difficult days and death. I have many wonderful childhood memories of Jim as a yound man, telling jokes and laughing with the family. May he rest in peace & laughter.
Mary Ellen (Dobbs) & Ron McMahon
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