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James Fonnesbeck Obituary
He was employed as an engineer and designed water treatment facilities for Clark County, Nev. The facility in Laughlin, Nev., commemorates one of his achievements bearing his name.
However, those of us that knew him know his primary source of satisfaction and enjoyment was skydiving. He traveled the world competing in this endeavor and won several medals in his lifetime. He competed in 1972 in South Africa and France against teams from all over the world including the Russian National Skydiving Team, where the American team won gold medals. His skydiving career spanned 40 years and 11,000 jumps.
He is survived by his mother, Loneta Fonnesbeck; his brothers, Bruce Fonnesbeck and Rodney Fonnesbeck; his daughter, Sydney Elkins; and two grandchildren, Nicole and Shelisa; and his sweetheart, Jean Vergilio.
He will be remembered for his passion for living life to the fullest and will be sorely missed by those he left behind. He is preceded in death by his younger brother, Hollis Fonnesbeck, and his father, J. Myron. He will rest in peace next to them in Weston.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 1005 S. 800 East, Preston, Idaho. A viewing will be held Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., also at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Weston, Idaho, Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
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scott brown
October 19, 2011
I felt as if you were standing next to me sunday: laughing, i to was ,the formation freefall contribute to you fonz at the ogdenskydive center, it what ausome to feel your presents ,even though you were not there.stop by anytime as Arland Does, untill we meet again
Hazel Dewey
October 18, 2011
Fonz, this one is a hard one to understand. It was fun working with you..Carl and you always had talk of planes and adventures. Although I have not talked to you in a few years I have missed you. I will always remember you blowing your train whistle at 4:30 on Fridays. My thoughts. prayers and love to your family.
Darla Humphrey Burge
October 17, 2011
He gave me the greatest adrenaline rush of my life at a farmers airstrip in Thomas, Idaho, just outside of Blackfoot, in 1987. He probably wouldn't have remembered me, but I will never forget him, he definitely made an impression. My sympathy for your loss.
gina moe
October 14, 2011
I learned so very much from you, for the short time we had known each other. I will continue to " read it in the book" thanks for what you were able to teach me. You are a wise one.
Joyce & Robert Williams
October 14, 2011
I will always remember the good visits Jim and I had at my flower shop. I have always had great respect for his desire to do in life what he really loved. I was able to do that in my profession, and we often compared. Loneta, Bruce and your family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you even though we are not able to be there. May the good memories you have, help you through this most difficult time. You have had more than your share in the past and we wish you didn't have to go through this loss.
Eric Fonnesbeck
October 13, 2011
My deepest sympahties. Tho I didn't know that much about him - - being a "Fonnesbeck" cousin makes this a tradgety that is hard to understand why. Family is what keeps us together no matter. My heart felt condolences to those who were close to Jim.
Scotty Nielsen
October 13, 2011
Rest in Peace Beak... ALL is now good.
May your Family always remember the good!
The sky is now all your.
jim bozarth
October 13, 2011
Jimbo......go easy my brother. I'll see you again somewhere. Thanks for all the jumps we did together.
bozo
Bob Lewis
October 13, 2011
Blue skies buddy,hope to jump again, with you in heaven.
Hollis Cole
October 13, 2011
Jim was one of a kind that's for sure! My thoughts and prayers go out to all Jim's family and friends.
October 12, 2011
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY . AS THE JOURNEY IS A LONG ONE,
GOD BLESS.
JULIE CAMPBELL
Pat Pitcher
October 12, 2011
Loneta, Bruce, and Rod--Jamie and I send you our love, prayers, tears, and hugs. xoxox Patsie
Dennis Rose
October 12, 2011
Goodbye Fonz, many answers are now at your door. your knowledge, and wisdom I will forever embrace.
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