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James Bearup Obituary
James was born in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 23, 1984 to Tom and Adele Bearup. He is survived by his wife Fawn, his son James II, and daughter Mya. His family includes parents Tom and Adele Bearup, brothers Rick and Carrisa Bearup, Patrick and Ginger Bearup, Darren and Angie Bearup, sisters Kim Stevenson, Michele Bearup, Teresa and Cory Dean, Robyn and Shane Schneider, Rebekah and Josh Freeman. James has 30 nieces and nephews and 2 great nieces. Grandparents, Pat and Donna Gordon, Fawn's parents, Tom and Debbie Davis, sister in law Dawn Brumbaugh. James passed away April 8, 2013. Celebration of Life to be held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, starting at 10:30 A.M. at the Hansen Mortuary, Desert Hills Memorial Park, 6500 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, Arizona with graveside service to follow. James will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery located at Cave Creek Road and Pinnacle Peak Road. As a combat veteran, James served his country honorably in the United States Army, stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He rose to the rank of sergeant earning numerous medals, awards, and commendations including three Army Commendation Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. He served as a Chaplin Assistant and security forces. He served as a service member in the Air National Guard and Army National Guard out of Arizona, Alaska and Texas. He was currently serving in the inactive ready reserves. James was a third generation Arizonan. After his military service, he returned home and studied Business Administration at Arizona Christian University. He was a youth pastor at Phoenix Korean Presbyterian Church and volunteered with numerous charitable organizations. James also served as a youth pastor in Anchorage, Alaska during his military service. In an effort to continue his commitment to public service, James ran for the Arizona House of Representatives in District 15 last year. James took his pro-family, pro-2nd Amendment, and pro-education conservative campaign door-to-door, meeting with the district voters. Officiants will be Pastor Tom Bearup, Pastor Pat Shaughnessy and
Pastor Edward Yoon. Donations can be deposited at any Wells Fargo Bank in the name of James Bearup Memorial Fund. A gathering of family and friends will follow the graveside services. Contact information: Pastor Tom Bearup, [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for James Bearup
Kimberly James
April 10, 2025
Just thinking of you friend you are missed and loved by many
Bill Luce
April 12, 2022
RIP BIA. You are not forgotten.
Bill Luce
April 10, 2021
Thinking of you and what you did for the soldiers on our deployment. RIP
Bill Luce
April 13, 2020
Thinking of you BIA. RIP
Joe Lahn
April 22, 2013
I will never forget you brother.
April 20, 2013
I will miss you.
kimberly james
April 19, 2013
James you've always been a great friend to myself you and your family I have always been a shoulder to cry on even to this day i am blessed to still have ur family in my life i pray each day u well be by our side watching over us and that u will be that little light that we are needing to help light the way as we walk the good walk that know we will see u soon enough on the other side with ur arms wide open ur such a great friend to many
Heather Ross
April 18, 2013
In our hearts and memories forever!
Bob Judd
April 18, 2013
James was an amazing young man. I loved and respected him as I would my own brother. The pain of his loss will last a long while. The joy of knowing he is n Heaven with our Lord, will last an eternity. May the Holy Spirit comfort us all. Until we meet in Heaven James........ My love and prayers to the family.
Robyn Schneider
April 18, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kylee Smith
April 17, 2013
James you were a light to guide many people. You are missed and will never be forgotten my wonderful friend.
Kylee Smith
April 17, 2013
James...You touched so many lives in so many ways. You were an amazing friend and I will never forget you. May you be at peace in heaven. I pray for Fawn, your kids and the rest of your amazing family. Thank You for being such an amazing person! Hugs
Bill Luce
April 16, 2013
Dear Bearup Family, I am sorry for the loss of James. He was highly regarded among all of us in the Alaska Army National Guard. As a member of the Afghanistan deployment, James helped many other soldiers in his role in the Chaplains Office. He will be remembered by all of us.
April 16, 2013
Thank-you Mr. Bearup for your service to our country!
Pam
Andrew Shin
April 16, 2013
I didn't know Pastor James on a personal level but he was a great man. He taught me a lot and just the fact that I knew him breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers goes to Pasto James's family. Take care Pastor. I will never forget you.
Marty Bruneau
April 16, 2013
So sad to hear of your loss. Sounds like an amazing man who added much to our world in his short time here. Thanks for your service to our country. May your family and friends find peace through their tears.
Kathy Upchurch
April 16, 2013
Dear Family of Sgt Bearup,
My deepest condolences to all of you. Thank you for serving this country and sacrificing so very much for freedom. May God be with all of you.
Sincerely
Charles & Diana Mettille
April 16, 2013
To the Family, We didn't know James Michael but have read about the wonderful attributes of Christ in this man. We salute you in so many ways. God Bless your Family.
Sanford Goldstein
April 16, 2013
Thank you James for being one of the most beneficial and thoughtful people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and being friends with. You were understanding and full of compassion and hope, always putting the needs of the many before your own.always.. I am privileged to know you and call you friend. You will not be forgotten and never replaced. Peace to you and your family. I miss you much. Hoo-wah
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