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James Yahner Obituary
(83) passed away in his home on June 22, 2013 surrounded by his wife and four children after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania on December 27, 1929. In 1961, he brought his family to Arizona where he proudly served in law enforcement for 28 years, retiring from the Phoenix Police Department in 1989. He possessed a contagious zest for life, love and family. His passing brings tremendous sadness to all who knew and loved him. His legacy includes his loving wife of 56 years, Judith K. Yahner and his children, Kathleen (Dan), James III (Laura), Joseph, and Karen. His grandchildren Shawn (Stephanie), Daniel, Amy (Micah), Matthew (Monika), Patrick (Amber), Curtis, Elizabeth, James IV, Tyler, Meghan, Sarah, Weston, Heath, Emalee (deceased), and Bennett. Great grandchildren Payton, Teylor, Wyatt, Cash, Zane, Ryleigh, Braelyn, Dylan and Liam. Mass followed by a Celebration of Life will be held on June 28, 2013 at 11 am at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9728 W. Palmeras Dr, Sun City, AZ 85373.
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Earl Hammitt
June 20, 2019
Good friend, good neighbor and a fine man. Same trait runs in the family.
July 25, 2013
RIP, Jim.
Jack Hammitt
July 16, 2013
A good man, a good friend, and a good example for all of us to follow. Officers today would be blessed to be half the officer that Jim was. Honored and respected by those who knew him. My kind of cop. And he taught his boys right.
Dianna Noli Hill
June 28, 2013
Joe and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy over the passing of your Father. Many Blessings and good memories.
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June 27, 2013
Ralph Garrabrants
June 27, 2013
Condolences to all who loved and worked around Jim. While I worked for Sgt. Dale Lauck & Sgt. Greg Moats on another day-shift squad at Cactus Park Pct. , I heard nothing but praise for Jim from those who worked for him. He reflected the light of the Lord whie he was here, and now he is with the Lord.
Brenda Schrader
June 27, 2013
Prayers for peace and comfort. So sorry for your loss.
Marcia Dugan
June 27, 2013
So sorry to hear about Jim. He will be missed by you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Joanne and Ted
and Family
Teresa Goettl
June 27, 2013
I admired and Jim and you, Judy for raising such a fine family, and know that Jim will be greatly missed by all of you. God will see you all though the times ahead, but know that Jim will not be missing a thing, he will be sharing in all the great milestones yet to come in the Yahner family. Blessings to all of you.
June 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Barbara & Ray Quigley
Esther R Wokvish
June 26, 2013
Jay, Joe, and the entire Yahner family, please accept my condolences on the passing of your dad. May God bless your family during this time. Rest in peace Mr. Yahner
June 26, 2013
Judy and family, We were saddened to hear that Jim was ill with cancer. All we can do is think of your great family and pray to our Lord He will grant all of you the strenght you need in this time of your sorrow.May God bless Jim and all the Yahner family. John na Janice Bolley
Charlie Hodges
June 26, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was one of my Police Academy Sgt's and started me on my way.
June 26, 2013
Our condolences to the Yahner family.
Paul & Teri Robertson
Gloria Smith
June 26, 2013
Judy and Family: So sorry to see this today. My sincere sympathy to you all. May God keep you in His care at this very sad time. Love, Gloria Smith
Sharon & Don Anderson
June 26, 2013
Jim was Phoenix's finest, and now he's heaven's finest. Thank you for being our neighbor.
Terri Whitehurst
June 26, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you all. I know he will be greatly missed. May God give you peace during this time of grief.
Bob ortiz
June 26, 2013
Jay, Joe, and the entire Yahner family, please accept my condolences on the passing of your dad. May God bless your family during this time. Rest in peace Mr. Yahner
Hank Wacker
June 26, 2013
My condolences to the Yahner family. All my memories are wonderful, fun times with Jim, Judy and family. Hank Wacker, Sonoita Az.
posey nash
June 26, 2013
May God bless and keep you as you grieve.
Posey Moore Nash
janet mihalics
June 26, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. Jim was a fine and honorable man, a wonderful husband and devoted father. May the Lord give all of you strength and courage at this time.
God Bless, Janet & Bob
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