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James Durlacher Obituary
age 86 of Mesa Arizona, entered this life on December 19, 1927 in New York, NY. He was the son of the late Edwin and Adele Van Ness Durlacher. Two brothers preceded him in death, Donald Durlacher and Raymond Durlacher, along with two sisters, Marion Durlacher and Mariam Durlacher, and two wives, Jackie Durlacher and Peggy Maley. He is survived by one sister, Norma (Al) Harris, two sons, Phylllis Mother of) James Durlacher and Daniel Durlacher, two daughters, Jo (John) Miller and Diane Durlacher, seven grandchildren, Jim Durlacher, Jason (Kirby) Phillips, Schyular Phillips, John Miller Jr., John Durlacher, Jacob Durlacher, Brittany Miller, and Danielle Durlacher, and seven great grandchildren, Nike Phillips, Carrisa Phillips, Athena Phillips, Koy Miller, Skylar Durlacher, Cameron Durlacher, and Myah Durlacher. Jim was a WWII Airforce veteran. He received his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1963 from the renowned Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa and maintained a successful practice for 47 years. He utilized a holistic approach with his clients and specialized in energy medicine and energy psychology since the 1960's. Dr. Jim Durlacher was a published author and international lecturer. He was a member of the Advisory Board of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology and other numerous professional associations throughout his career. He was a Diplomate of the International College of Applied Kinesiology. Dr. Jim Durlacher died peacefully on Friday morning, August 8, 2014, in Tempe, Arizona after a lengthy illness. He lived the last year of his life in a loving environment at Five Star Assisted Living and received compassionate care from Hospice of the Valley. The Memorial Service will be held at the Wright House Garden Reception Centre on August 18, 2014 at 4 p.m. Dinner will follow the memorial service. All guests are welcome to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to Lynnette at 480-577-4479 by Friday, August 15, 2014. Address is 636 West University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85201. *In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the International College of Applied Kinesiology or Hospice of the Valley*
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Dr Andrew Linial
August 17, 2014
Jim and I had many conversations about the emotional aspects of Ak since I had a doctorate in Psych. His mind was so good at adapting those concepts in his book. I shall miss him
Gary Domby
August 16, 2014
As a new member of ICAK back in 1999, Jim was one of the first docs to walk up and introduce himself. We were immediately friends and I looked forward to talks with him every year. Bless You Jim, you are in my heart.
Erin Roselle Poe
August 15, 2014
My name is Erin Roselle Poe , I'm Dr Tom Roselles daughter. This man helped me years ago during one of my trips to ICAK. I was on a sky slope and froze with fear, he was able to tape out a few spots on my face and I was able to ski again. I have never forgotten what he did for me. My sympathy goes out to all of his family. Very sorry for your loss of a great man.
God bless
Erin
Tom Roselle
August 14, 2014
Jim was a mentor and and great friend. Many years ago he used his phobic response technique to pull my daughter off a ski slope in Colorado when she accidently ended on a double black diamond and froze. A loss to all of us.
August 14, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Adele Durlacher
August 13, 2014
I loved you and will miss you very much!
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