James Fuhrer

Longtime Anchorage resident James E. Fuhrer died at his home on Friday, April 22, 2011, at the age of 72 surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.

Jim was born May 25, 1938, in Waukegan Ill., to Charles and Naomi Fuhrer.

Upon graduation from high school, James began his military career which took him to Florida, Germany, Morocco, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Alaska and he proudly served his country in Vietnam.

After retiring from the Air Force, he started UT Enterprises, a contract drafting business. While continuing with UT Enterprises he later worked with Bomhoff & Associates, Datum Engineering, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

However, when looking for Jim (Jimmy) he could be found on the golf course, working on his '56 Ford pickup or working beside his best friend and wife, Shari, at various charity events.

Shari states, "Jim was a kind, loving man with a great sense of humor especially when 'Tee Hole" was present." She further says, "He was the wind beneath her wings."

Jim is survived by his wife, Shari, Orville and Gunter his basset hound, companions and an extended family of friends.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, National Processing Center, and P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or Dollars for Dogs, P.O. Box 202402, Anchorage, AK 99520, or a charity of the donor's choice.

A Celebration of Life is planned for July 16, 2011. For information please contact Shari at bassests@ak.net.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Legacy Funeral Home Kehl's Chapel.