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James Seese Obituary

James D. Seese passed away suddenly on Friday, April 1, 2011, of severe pancreatitis. Jim was a potato farmer near Alamosa, Colorado for 32 years and retired in Tucson, AZ full time after selling the farm in 2003. He is survived by his wife, Patty; daughters, Kathy Seese-Kirlin (Travis), Jennifer Seese, Jamie Zene (Matt). He also has a brother, Larry (Marty) from Surprise, AZ. He has six grandchildren, Aaron and Alyssa Seese, Victoria and Olivia Kirlin, and Trenton and Kinsey Bratz. Jim was a member of the Tucson Rotary Club and an avid fly fisherman. He also enjoyed playing golf with all of his buddies and shooting skeet. A Celebration of Life will be held at Desert Skies Methodist Church on North Houghton Rd. at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011. In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations to the Tucson Rotary Club's Reading Seed Program at 3900 E. Timrod Street, Suite 4, Tucson, AZ 85711. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Apr. 4, 2011.

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August 7, 2011

Dear Patty and family,
We just learned about Jim's death in a piece in the A Stater. Sorry to hear of his passing. Darrell often speaks of him, Ward Jones, and Buster Burke and their wild times in Alamosa. Darrell and Diane Trembly

April 9, 2011

Patty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless your family at time.Jim gave blood and platelets to save the lives of others; for this we and all those who received his precious donations are forever grateful. He will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
American Red Cross Platelet Department

Jackie ,Chris & Kawika & fam.

April 6, 2011

Patty they say a dream is just a dream and our life on earth the preparation for the hallowed ground where Jim is now. Our heartfelt grief is with you at this time.

April 6, 2011

Patty
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
your neighbors
Dennis and Mary

Nancy Bingman

April 6, 2011

Patty, Jim will be missed by those of us who had the privilege of knowing him. It was obvious that he loved his family very much and I have no doubt that he will continue to watch over you all.

Abel Valdez

April 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Talbot

April 5, 2011

Patty & Family So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are all in my prayers. Judy O'Toole Talbot

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