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JAMES FLUCKEY Obituary
FLUCKEY, JAMES O. 88, of Denver. Longtime Denver Public School Teacher. Survived by his brother Homer; 4 children: Catherine, Michelle, Daniel, Alan; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial Service: Sunday, October 17, 1:30PM at Cameron United Methodist Church, 1600 S. Pearl St, Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of St. John, 1320 Everett Court, Lakewood, 80215
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES FLUCKEY
Bryant Lee Jones WHS '66
July 26, 2021
Mr. Fluckey was the kindest and most generous teacher that I have ever known! No other teacher inspired such greatness in his students...
It was an honor to be among the select few to be a member of the Concert Choir and perform on the Singing Christmas tree! Not only for me but I know of several students that would not have been in and completed school if not for being in the choir!
We love you and we miss you! It is good to know that the angels have someone who can truly inspire THEIR voices!
Bryant Lee Jones
WHS Class of 1966
Sue Kinzbach
May 26, 2011
Thank you Mr. Fluckey for the fun and inspiration that you always provided. You were the only reason that I wanted to go to school. I was in your French class and the tree in 1968 1969. Thank God for teachers like you. XX Sue Kinzbach 1969
Yvonne Ornelas
December 13, 2010
Yvonne Ornelas, class of '84, I am deeply saddened by your passing, Mr. Fluckey as the world is poorer one great man. I can't wait to see what you do with the Angels' choir! You will be greatly missed by many who were so very privileged to have known you.
Thank you for touching so many lives. You are always in our thoughts, our hearts and in our fondest memories.
Jeff Devon
November 4, 2010
Fond memories of a terrific teacher and friend. Rest in peace, Mr. Fluckey.
Rose Tyner
October 27, 2010
Rose Chavez Tyner Class of 1967-1968 the 25th Anniversary of the Singing Christmas Tree! What an honor! What an awesome person. I am sad because we lost a great man.
October 17, 2010
Charles P. Crow, class of 1961
October 17, 2010
Paul Stembel, class of 1962, on the Tree 1960,61
Sonia Martin
October 17, 2010
In all the years I knew him I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone - except Republicans. And I'm not sure he was really unkind to them. He never yelled at anyone - except the concert choir if they were singing off key. And he only yelled with love in his heart. He also never yelled angrily at Irma James or me as we played bridge during lunch time.
Seferino Hurtado
October 15, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was a very special man and teacher. I was in his French classes, was an assistant to him for one year and sang on the Tree in 1966-67, as well as all 3 Alumni Reunions. He inspired me so much that I majored in French/Secondary Education and minored in Music. Whenever I became discouraged I thought of Mr. Fluckey and I would become encouraged to continue onward with my degree. He was always fair and honest and I am very saddened to hear of his passing.
Deepest sympathy to his family.
Kathy Derrera (Romero)
October 15, 2010
PRAISE BE TO GOD for creating a one of a kind man. We all adored Mr. Fluckey. He touched our hearts in such a way, words can't express. Our feelings can only be brought out through beautiful melodies. I felt loved and valued by Mr. Fluckey, even though I wasn't "STAR" material. Thank you for bringing out the best in me and all the other hundreds of lives you touched. May your family find peace and comfort through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Ginger Gueck
October 15, 2010
It was such a pleasure caring for Jim "Allen" in the final months of his life, as he was one of my favorite patients.
My condolences to Kathy Allen, Allen Allen, Ciara Allen, Rachel Allen, and the entire Jim Allen family.
Linda Rivera-Nelson
October 14, 2010
I was in the Singing Christmas Tree in 68/69 and to had Mr. Fluckey as my French teacher. Best of all I spoke with him on the phone last year at this time and we had a lovely conversation. I told him that I had a wonderful Mother and that my father was a very gentle man, just like him....and that some people go through life never meeting a gentle man that touches their life and leaves such a glowing handprint on their heart. I had 2, and I knew how very lucky I am. I think the music in heaven must sound lovlier than ever tonight. Imagine that gentle man directing them. My thoughts are with his family. You were blessed to have him in your life. And so was I.
Patricia Vigil
October 14, 2010
Thank you, Mr. Fluckey, for all the wonderful memories: The Singing Christmas Tree, Madrigals and French Class. The choirs in Heaven now have an amazing conductor!! Rest in peace. My deepest condolences to your family.
Candi Knodel-Keasling
October 14, 2010
Mr. Fluckey, as you were in life, you are still surrounded by love and admiration. You were one of the most special people that I ever known. Thank you for the opportunity to be on the Singing Christmas Tree, the Reunion Trees, and the Concert Choir. I learned so much in your Music Appreciation class, and being your assistant really helped to bring me out of my shell, which I'm sure you knew. I'm so grateful to you for all of your guidance and mentoring.
To Mr. Fluckey's family - my deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Please know that he's definitely one of Heaven's most beloved citizens.
Terri Gonzales
October 13, 2010
To the Family of James Fluckey: I am very sorry for your loss---for our loss. Mr. Fluckey was an inspiration to all. He touched so many lives. Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be greatly missed.
Marci (Stoumbaugh) Brauch
October 13, 2010
It was a great honor to be part of the family of the Singing Christmas Tree, no matter what year you were on it you always felt special. I was on the tree the year we went to Washington DC, poor Mr. Fluckey with all of us teenagers trying to keep us all contained in one place and under control. But he managed and told us all to make him and all alumini proud. I think we did, he will be greatly missed by all. Marci (Stoumbaugh) Brauch class of 74
K Leffingwell-Marsh
October 13, 2010
For the students at West HS, Mr Fluckey left us with song in our hearts, joy for music and enduring memories. These, his gifts to us, have become a part of us.
Tim Lopez
October 13, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was clearly one of the best teachers of Life at West High School, a good friend and mentor. He brought joy through his teaching and music, true life lessons. He brought generations together and taught them as well. He was not only an Icon at West High School, but in the West Denver Community. Whether we sang," On West Denver", are Christmas Carols, studied french are what not,
He gave us his life and love. He may glare across the piano are tap a pencil, and say lets not do that anymore shall we. Then smiled and loved us more. As he said, "There all my kids".
Peace be with him and his family
And to all the West High Cowboys, family!
Tim Lopez
Helen Apodaca Simpson
October 13, 2010
I had the honor of Mr. Fluckey directing me in 1963 and all three alumni singing christmas tree performances. He was a gifted song writer and piano player. He had a sense of humor about him, but he got his point across. He will be sadly missed by every lives he touched, including mine.
Thanks for the memories, TEACH.
LeeAnn Pasco
October 13, 2010
One of the most memorable people I've had in my life. I learned some important lessons from him. Will always be in my heart!
Michael Hughey
October 13, 2010
He was a great choir director! He put up with a lot from us tenors clowning around by singing the altos part better during The Singing Christmas Tree rehearsals. - Michael Hughey (Loveland, CO)
Emily Ward
October 12, 2010
Cher, cher Jim. We cherished your presence and will miss your gentle soul.
A la prochaine.
Yvonne Valerio-Aranda
October 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shirely Sickler-Rollins
October 12, 2010
Your teaching added a supportive cornerstone to our lives.
Karen Norris
October 12, 2010
Rest in peace Mr. Fluckey. My prayers go out to family memebers. I was proud to be a member of the Singing Christmas Tree & the 50th Anniversary Tree. We will all be singing him home in thoughts and prayers.
Karen (Dannels) Norris class of 1977
Toby Rampa
October 12, 2010
My Fluckey was more then a teacher to me and so many of my friends. He taught us all life lessons along with a love and appreciation of music. He will never be forgotten by the thousands of lives he has touched.
Cheryl Hensley
October 11, 2010
Thanks you Mr. Flukey for touching the lives of so many students over the years! You gave us Cowboys something unique to be proud of and you left a legacy with the Singing Christmas Tree. Thank you for your dedication to your students and to your passion.
Gwendolyn Columbus-Shaver
October 11, 2010
I GWEN COLUMBUS SHAVER HAD THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO SING ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE IN 1976 ALONG WITH BEING HEAD GIRL AT WEST HIGH... MR FLUCKEY GAVE ME SUCH SOUND WISDOM AND COURAGE HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS LIFE... I KNOW THAT EVERY STUDENT WHO ATTENDED WEST HIGH WILL CARRY MR FLUCKEY'S SPIRIT WITH THEM ALWAYS... WHAT A AMAZING MAN GIFTED WITH MUSIC IN HIS BONES.... LOVE, GWEN
Gwendolyn Shaver
October 11, 2010
I GWEN SHAVER WAS THE HEAD GIRL FOR THE CLASS OF 1976 BECAUSE OF JAMES O. FLUCKEY I WAS CHOSEN TO SING IN THE SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE AND THIS MADE MY JUNIOR YEAR AT WEST HIGH SO MUCH FUN.. WHAT A GREAT TEACHER MR FLUCKEY WAS AND THE MEMORIES WILL FOREVER BE GREAT OF SUCH A GREAT AND AWESOME MAN.... I LOVE YOU....GWEN COLUMBUS SHAVER
Tom DeJong
October 11, 2010
I am honored and humbled to have had Mr. Fluckey touch my life with music the way only he could. I was on the Singing Cristmas Tree '73 and '74, as well as one reunion. He truly was God's gift to music. I can hear ir now. All the angels in Heaven on key and in time as Mr. Fluckey directs.
To all his family members, my condolences. You can rejoice knowing he lives on in you and in his students.
October 11, 2010
Even though I was never in the choir I will always remember Mr.Fluckey with fondness. I was on the stage crew that put up and took down the tree. I was last on the list of people to go to Washington D.C. in 1973 and was in danger of not being able to go. Mr. Fluckey insisted that I be included. It turned out to be quite the experience! Thanks Mr. Fluckey!
Shine on!
Mike Pasco(Denver)
Carol Nogrady Hipchen
October 11, 2010
To Mr. Fluckey’s Family,
I send you my deepest condolences and prayers. May our Heavenly Father comfort you, may He give you peace. May you find many blessings in reading how much of a special blessing he was to all of us at West High School.
Mr. Fluckey,
You will be missed by so many. I had the pleasure of singing on the tree, even got to enjoy one of the reunion trees while I was still in Denver. We had such a wonderful time and have so many special memories of high school because of you. Thank you.
Class of '78
Cristina Martinez
October 11, 2010
May God Rest Your Merry Musical Soul, Mr. Fluckey! With a twinkle in his eye he encouraged wonderful, beautiful music to be made. What an honor and a pleasure to have been a member of his choir. It has always been and will always be a part of my fondest high school memories.
Thank you and God Bless you, Mr. Fluckey!
October 11, 2010
Mr Flucky was my teacher, not just in school but in life. He was a fine Man and I will miss him. Even when we sounded bad on the Tree he was happy, and always gave us a wink :-)
Mike Stoumbaugh
Westminster Co.
Betty Jones
October 11, 2010
Mr Fluckey was a wonderful music teacher. He had a way of understanding the students and nurturing their abilities. I always enjoyed going to his class and participating on the Singing Christmas Tree.
My condolences to his family and loved ones. He was welcomed into god's arms with love and gratitude for his service on earth.
Betty (Dannels) Jones
West High 1980
October 11, 2010
Even though I was never in the Tree, Mr. Fluckey was a big part of my time at West. I was on the stage crew that put the tree up and took it down. I was last on the list for the Washington D.C. trip in 1973 and would not have gotten to go had Mr. Fluckey not insisted that I be included. That turned out to be quite the experience! Thanks Mr. Fluckey! Shine on!
Mike Pasco
Karen Norris
October 11, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was wonderful! Being on the Singing Christmas Tree was one of the best things about West High School - the reunions will never be the same! Wish we had time to organize and "Sing" him home! Rest in Peace Mr. Fluckey. Karen (Dannels) Norris
Ron Garrimone
October 11, 2010
RIP Mr. Flucky I was luck enough to be on the Singing Christmas Tree both in 1963 and 1964
October 11, 2010
I will always have fond memories of choir and Mr. Fluckey! He was our "Mr. Holland"!
KC Jones aka Karen Kemp
West High School Class of '76
Charlotte Hawkins-Hill
October 11, 2010
Mr Fluckey was our music teacher my 3 years at West High School, he was always inpirational to anyone that came in contact with him. Singing on the Christmas Tree was always the highlight of the year. You will be greatly missed Mr Fluckey. May you rest in peace, you desreve it.
Charlotte Hawkins-Hill
Sherrie Britto
October 11, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was my favorite teacher. I was fortunate to be a member of Concert Choir/Singing Christmas Tree during 72-74. I was overjoyed to be on the Alumni Tree in 2004. He truly cared about all his students. He will always be remembered with great fondness.
Jim Fluckey from Remember When circa Dec 2004
Fern Bray
October 11, 2010
Lest we not forget our beloved friend and his legacy will past from generation to generation. It has been our pleasure to work with such a man. Respectfully submitted, Fern and Matt of Remember When. -link dedicated to Mr Jim Fluckey,
http://rememberwhenbooklets.com/moviehtml/mov15.html
October 11, 2010
My prayers to the family, Mr. Fluckey was a great music teacher you have memories in school and he was one of them! Anyone who went to West will know what wonderful teacher he was!!
Victoria Pacheco Denver Co
Annette
October 11, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was one the finest human beings I have ever encountered. I met him in 1972 at West H.S. and have kept up with him through alumni tree reunions and such. I can tell you that every person who participated in the reunions was there for Mr. Fluckey. He was royalty in a kingdom known only by its loyal subjects.
We all knew this day would come. However, he will rest in peace knowing that he changed all of our lives forever.
Annette Zambrano
Denver
October 11, 2010
Mr Fluckey was a wonderful teacher and a friend to all his students. I was in the Singing Tree for 2 years and I enjoyed it because of him. He made class a joy to be in and singing a lifelong experiance.
He will be missed.
Angelina Vasquez '68 Denver, Co
October 11, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was the best music teacher ever! Anyone who went to West Hight School knows his Legacy.. He will be missed by anyone who has attended West High School. We who knew him will miss him very much.. I can see him now directing the Angels in Heaven! God Bless you! Juli Chipperfield, Farmington, MN
Davis Thomsen
October 11, 2010
He was my grandfather and one of my best friends. I will miss him terribly; I very much wanted to pick up the phone today and call him during the Broncos game. It has been uplifting to read here all of the posts here and see that he touched so many lives. Please keep him alive in your hearts; I know I am!
William King
October 10, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was the real deal. I haven't seen Mr. Fluckey since high school some 42 years ago. Since I have been living many miles from Denver for over thirty years, I have lost contact with many of my classmates. He inspired many of his students, including me.
October 10, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was a great teacher and since I had no father he helped me through high school and after wards; once I met my husband he knew I would be taken care of, he told me that I must move on that he had others who needed his help. I also was a member of the Singing Christmas Tree(s). This Christmas along with others will light a candle and think of the joy you brought to so many.
Love
Maree Estrada Cooper
Class of 1972
Barbara Winters '73
October 10, 2010
I am proud that I was on “The Tree” both during high school and for the Alumni Trees. I am proud and fortunate for it to have been while Mr. Fluckey was at the helm. I have such appreciation of Mr. Fluckey for accepting me into Concert Choir and for his teaching style. Always kind, always teaching always remembered dearly.
Marcia Linza-Watkins
October 10, 2010
Mr. Fluckey was a great teacher and always had a smile for everyone,his class was one of my favorites, I also was a member of the Singing Christmas Tree(s). This Christmas I will light a candle and think of the joy you brought to so many.
Marcia Linza Watkins
Class of 1980
October 10, 2010
I was very fortunate and even blessed to have met and worked with Mr Fluckey on the Singing Christmas Tree and 3 reunions. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and fairness.
John Tresco West High School Class of 1967
Mary Candelaria-Chavez
October 10, 2010
RIP Mr Fluckey, thank you for all the inspiration you gave during my years at West & also at our Alumni Tree Performances. You will be missed terribly! 1966
Betsy Haring-Cook
October 10, 2010
I was fortunate enough to be a member of the West High Singing Christmas Tree in high school, as well as three alumni reunions. I treasure these moments and Mr. Fluckey. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Betsy Haring-Cook
Denver West High School - Class of 1967
October 10, 2010
Dan & Sunny,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We hope your sorrow will soon turn into a celebration of the life he lived.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Geoff & Donna
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