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James Edelbrock Obituary

James F. Edelbrock Born November 21, 1941 in Northfield, Minnesota, passed away April 23, 2010. After graduation from H.S. in 1959 he joined the Navy where he was decorated for various military operations. He continued his education and graduated from Coyne Electronics Institute in Chicago and was recruited by IBM. He attended the University of Chicago, University of Colorado and several other community colleges. He retired from IBM after 30 years of service. He loved great adventures, great friends, great meals and great jokes. He had a super sense of humor, a tender heart and many pearls of "wisdom" he shared with everyone he met. Survived by loving wife, Gitti; sons, Edward and Anthony and stepson, Donald Barton. Life member of VFW Post #4903, American Legion #36, Moose Lodge #2475 and Elks Lodge #2532. A Celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2010 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 27, 2010.

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Lisa (Bennek) Phillips

May 18, 2010

Dear Gitti and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Jims passing. May you have peace in knowing that he is not in pain anymore. I'm sure he is in heaven having a cocktail with my father.

Mike Casey

April 29, 2010

Mr. Edelbrock,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Cheryl Gary

April 29, 2010

To Gitti and Family.
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you.
Cheryl Gary
Mary Chereece Smyser and Boys.

Roger Kopiec

April 29, 2010

Jim, we will all miss you at the Elk's Lodge! You were a funny character and kept us laughing. I feel so sorry for Gitti! You were only one of a few IBM retirees at the Elks. God bless you

Erin Sotherden

April 29, 2010

it was 8 years ago today that grampa died in my arms. You are the only thing that got me through that. Now you are gone and I have to get through this alone. Thank you for letting me know you loved me, and always know I love you

Shirley Alfano

April 29, 2010

Gitti, it saddened Frank and me to learn of Jim's passing. You are in our prayers.
Shirley and Frank Alfano

Joyce Ormes

April 29, 2010

Gitti and all the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim was a great guy!

Joyce & Tom Ormes and Jane Barton

Pat McCracken

April 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 27, 2010

You were and always will be One of the Best. Bill and Carol Murray

Kenneth Clymer

April 27, 2010

Jim contacted several months ago regarding his terminal condition. I first met Jim while working in the IBM Test and Assurance Organization. His wit and humor usually made a bad situation just a bit more tolerable. As our IBM careers criss-crossed it was always clear that Gitti was his first love and primary focus. Jim will be truly missed by all that knew him.

Erin Sotherden

April 27, 2010

I love you with all my heart Uncle Jim. I cried all day when I found out. I cried because I will never get to see you again, I will someday, but I will never get anymore email jokes and funny things you would type me. Im glad I saved all of them. I know you are not in pain anymore and are in a better place. You will always be with me, but for now you are with Gramma and Grampa. I love you all.

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