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James Spudich Obituary

Spudich, James J., Jr.
Mar 7, 1961 - Apr 25, 2013

25-year employee with the Omaha Airport Authority. Preceded in death by brother, Jeff; and grandparents, Clara and Ed Beecham, and Mike and Mary Spudich. Survived by wife, Debi; son, Trever (Presley Morten); son, Taylor; daughter, Kaylie; granddaughters, Brooklyn and Mila; parents, James, Sr. and Jean; many relatives and friends.
VISITATION begins Wednesday 4pm, with 7pm WAKE SERVICE. FUNERAL 11am Thursday, all at Mortuary. Interment, Graceland Park Cemetery. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ
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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Apr. 29 to May 1, 2013.
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To Jim and Jean; I just heard the other day of Jimmy's passing my deepest condoleces and also to his wife and family. Jimmy you were a good childhood friend and you will always be a good friend. Say "hey" to Mrs. Spudich (Grandma).

Maria (Nina) Trusler

July 22, 2013

Debi, I was saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. Your parents always spoke so highly of him.
"A man's most lasting influence on the world is seen in the faces of his family... in the light in their eyes when they talk about him...in the love they'll hold on to forever." Be kind to yourself and let time help you heal. Sue Sheely

Sue Sheely

May 19, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.

Mary Welsh

May 6, 2013

The Gomez family wish to extend our heartfelt condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.

May 2, 2013

The Spudich family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Kathy & Marty Webster

May 2, 2013

Always in our hearts jimmy. RIP elementary friend for life.

Gloria Gonzales

May 2, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to the Spudich family. Jim truly was a good, kind man whom I had the pleasure of working with. Sandy Guss

May 2, 2013

We are so sorry to here of Jimmy's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Mick and Cheryl Siedlik

Mick and Cheryl Siedlik

May 2, 2013

Another wonderful soul that God has called to his Kingdom. No one forget what Jim did, his loss is felt with a heavy heart but rejoice in his new beginning. Jim, Bill King, and Tim Wilson I'm sure are all still working hard in heaven to help protect us all. We will always miss them till we meet again.

An OAA Employee

May 1, 2013

May the lord comfort you and your family during this time.Your in My prayers

Tom Muellner

May 1, 2013

Our condolences to Jim's family for the loss. I'm going to miss my So O work Bro.

Mark & Nancie Lassek

May 1, 2013

To my whole family and to my uncle Jim and aunt Jean and cousin Jim wife Debbie and kids may god be there though this sad times and help you and your family through this difficult times, Cuz you will be missed big time say hi to grandma spook and uncle George and aunt Helen and the rest of are cousin love and miss you cuz......

Bill Plambeck

May 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss. Jimmy will be missed by so many. May the healing touch of God's loving hand help you through this time.

Leonard and Julie Hawkins

April 30, 2013

To the Spudich Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.

Jim was a great man and a true supporter of the Millard South Wrestling Family. He will be missed by all!

Doug and Jill Denson

April 30, 2013

How short life is, so sorry about your lost. He was a good man and loved and liked by all. He will surely be missed. Our prayers are with his family and may God lead you to comfort a
through this difficult time.

Carl & Sherry Poil

April 30, 2013

Debi, Trever, Taylor, Kaylie and to all the Spudich Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. The world lost another great man.

The Krist Family

April 30, 2013

Debi, kids and the Spudich family, we are so sorry for the loss of Jimmy. Know that are hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Jimmy will be greatly missed. We love you.

Geri and Lisa Ayala

April 30, 2013

There are times we all come together to remember and cherish good memories with friends like Jim. It was from kindergarten in South O at Highland all the way to HS at Bryan that we all became friends. He was such a wonderful classmate and person to know back then and now fondly and inspiering. May the Spudich family and extended friends all around, find peace and comfort during this difficult time to go through. God Bless and Keep You...

RaNae Jones-Montgomery

April 30, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Geri Ayala-Koons

April 30, 2013

To all the Spudich family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Howard & Deb Conley

April 30, 2013

God's peace and comfort to your family.

Jerry & Margie Becerra

April 30, 2013

Spudich Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Jim will be greatly missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Randy and Shelley Lee

April 30, 2013

The Salazars wish to send to the entire Spudich family our deepest sympathy for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

The Salazars

April 30, 2013

It seems like only yesterday Jim and I were kids playing games and laughing. I've known him a lifetime and can honestly say; he was one of my dearest friends and fondest memories throughout grade school, junior high, and high school.

May you find peace during this difficult time.

God Bless your family.

Sheila Gauff

April 29, 2013

So So Sorry to hear of your loss. May god watch over you and bless you in this time of sorrow.
GOD BLESS THE SPUDICH FAMILY!

Phyllis Muellner Schmitt

April 29, 2013

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family Debbie........

Darla Koch

April 29, 2013

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning
that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, as you did not go alone,
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

-Author Unknown

May the love of family and friends carry you through your sorrow!

John & Debi Ehresman

April 29, 2013

My heart goes out to the Spudich family in this tragic loss of Jim. I have so many fond memories of spending time with Mr. and Mrs. Spudich,Jimmy and Jeff at their cabin on the Elkhorn river. God bless and rest in peace my brother!

Tom Stawniak

April 29, 2013

So sorry to hear about Jim. Know that we will hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeanie & Frank Staskiewicz

April 29, 2013

Debi & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May your family find peace in his love. I will miss working with Jim, he was a great guy.

Mike Larson

April 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Kerry and Lynn Madsen

April 29, 2013

So deeply sorry for your loss, you all will be kept in prayers in the days and weeks ahead. Hold onto the Lord .

mary muellner rydl

April 29, 2013

Please know that we hold you in our hearts in your time of sorrow. May God ease your pain and give you some sort of peace in this very hard time.
Rusty and Betty Findeis

April 29, 2013

Spudich Family
I'm so sorry to hear about Jim,we had alot of fun growing up playing softball or just hanging out, my thoughts and prayers are with you and may God Bless you all.
Mike Botos & Family

Mike Botos

April 29, 2013

I had so many memories growing up . Jimmy was the big brother I never had . I will miss him !

Jody Dix

April 29, 2013

The officers of the Eppley Airfield Police Department express sincere condolences to Jim's family and Jim will be missed by all of us here at the airport.

Dick Johnson

April 29, 2013

To Jim's family:
May all your sorrow and pain be taken over by comfort and consolation. You are in our prayers.

Dick & Susie Zpevak

April 29, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Pat & Jeanie Rush

Jeanie Rush

April 29, 2013

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