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James Brockman Obituary
59, of Phoenix, passed away unexpectedly on May 26, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born in Garden City, Michigan to Wilbur and Frances Brockman and moved with his family to Phoenix in 1959 where he has resided since. He spent over 30 years in the food service industry as a facilities designer/consultant where he was widely respected and was owner of James Brockman and Associates. Jim was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed playing with his buddies almost every Tuesday. He was a lifetime bowler and enjoyed his summers with all his great friends in the Food Service League at Christown Lanes. Jim enjoyed music tremendously, especially the Beatles, and played guitar his entire life. In his younger days, he played in a band with his little brother, playing throughout the west side of Phoenix and this provided him with a lot of great memories that he enjoyed his whole life. He enjoyed spending time over in Mission Beach playing horseshoes and throwing the Frisbee around with his best friends. His favorite vacations were the family visits we had every couple of years and he especially liked spending time with the kids. After all, Jim was just a big kid himself. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his sisters Kay Elder (Bob) and Linda Bosson, brother Gary Brockman, niece Chris Elder and children Curtis and Cameron, nephew Bobby Elder (Laurie) and children Wyatt and Morgan, uncle Harold Kollman, cousins Joyce Griffin and Sue Lynch (John), extended family Mary Jo and Ray Marin and children Steve and Shaun (Rob), and last but certainly not least, a fantastic group of great friends who will miss him dearly. A private family burial will be held on June 11, 2011 and a celebration of his life will be held at a site and date to be announced in the very near future. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Dean R. O'Neill Renal Cell Cancer Research Fund at RenalCellCancer.org. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to place online condolences.
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Linda Mianecki-Parker
June 16, 2011
Jim was a wonderful and kind person. When you needed him was there. He flew to Vail, Co. to help us move back to Phoenix with no hesitation. Lots of love to you Jim and your family.
June 11, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He left us too soon.
Nick & Cecelia Ranieri
John & Sue Adelman
June 11, 2011
Friends forever.
holly Vanderpool
June 6, 2011
My prayers and thought are with Gary, Linda and family. I've been thinking for days about a special time with Jim and can't come up with just one. My life was fuller for being friends with Jim. Lake Powell, Mission Beach, NM, CO.. lots of fun adventures. hollybird
Gloria Worthington
June 4, 2011
My prayers and thoughts go out to Jim's Family. I remember spending time with Jim in Albuquerque, NM during Balloon Fiesta. Dining at Sadie's and getting up at 5 am for mass ascension and the party later. He was a good friend and I am glad to have known him. Glo in ABQ
Chuck Keating
June 3, 2011
Jim i remember many good memories at Shamrock and doing business with you as a rep.. Always enjoyed our golf games with Jim, Dave Brown, Chuck Keating and Ken Hazlett. Jim was a gentleman and a good friend-Chuck Keating
Wendy Bailey
June 1, 2011
Happy memories......4th of July in Prescott and Lake Powell when Jim climbed to the 2nd level of the houseboat with nothing (literally) except an inner tube and his guitar! Great memories were created for all of us by this dear friend. Respected both personally and professionally. We will miss you dearly, Jim!!
Condolences to the Brockman family.
Bill Garner
June 1, 2011
A honest business associate, and a wonderful friend, Jim will be thought of often and missed dearly.
Debi Roeckelein (Brockman)
June 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary, Kay, Linda and the rest of the family. Jim was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. I will always have great memories all the fun the group had over the years. God bless you!!
Kathy Hartwick
June 1, 2011
Gary and Family: My heart is so full, knowing all too well how great your loss is. Please know that we are thinking of you and send prayers that you all find healing and peace. I'd like to think that Jim and Denny are keeping tabs on all of us together. Kathy Hartwick (Denny's little sister)
Rod & Billie Oulton
June 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Hopefully, Jim and Denny will meet in Heaven and continue their great friendship. He will be missed.
Ruth Peters
June 1, 2011
Gary and Family, my prayers are with you for God's Grace to get you through this time. Jim, I will miss you dearly.
Holly Maxwell
June 1, 2011
Jim was a great friend and will be missed by many. I especially loved his great smile, twinkling blue eyes and zest for life.
John Salazar
June 1, 2011
My condolences to the family and friends of Jim. I've known Jim since he worked at Zims. We were both in our twentys and he's been designing our restaurants ever since. Jim will be missed not only on a professional basis but I considered him a dear friend. I admired him, I swore he could read my mind becouse we had worked on so many projects together. RIP my friend until we see each other again.
John Salazar
Manuel's Restaurant
June 1, 2011
Well I guess God needed a kitchen designer for his new kitchen and he picked one of the best. I have worked on many projects for Jim and enjoyed working with him.
RIP Jim.
Verlin White
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