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James Phelps passed away at home on August 8, 2013. He was born in San Diego, CA on May 22, 1930, the son of Annie Irene and Newell Butler Phelps. He is survived by his wife Lorraine Phelps, his first wife, Dee Phelps, his children Ann Phelps, Reed Phelps, Susie Cruger, Karen Skvarna, and Newell Phelps, his son-in-law Eric Skvarna, his daughter-in-law Kathy Phelps, his brother, John Phelps, and his sister-in-laws, Margaret Phelps and Norma Phelps. Dr. Phelps has ten grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, William Phelps.
Dr. Phelps grew up in San Diego, California, attended San Diego State, and completed his medical training at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City. He established his medical practice as a Family Practitioner in the City of Upland and was on staff at San Antonio Community Hospital.
Dr. Phelps participated in a program of physician volunteers who worked in South Vietnam during 1965. He served as a local president of the Boys Club of America and supported philanthropic efforts in the local community. He spent countless hours assisting the people of the City of San Felipe, Mexico, where he often visited and vacationed. Dr. Phelps gathered donations of clothing and medicine and provided food, shelter, bicycles, and vehicles to many in the community over the past 35 years. He established
cherished friendships, and his work in San Felipe was a source of joy and pride.
Dr. Phelps was an avid reader, loved to work with his hands, and tirelessly tinkered in his garage. His quest for knowledge was among his greatest passions. Jim greatly enjoyed family trips to San Diego, Lake Powell, Glamis, and Cow Ranch. His adventurous spirit was a source of excitement and fun for his family. He will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and all of those whose lives he
touched.
The Phelps family will have a celebration of Dr. Phelps' life at his home on Sunday August 25 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES PHELPS
San Felipe, Mexico
Yolanda Orozco
September 7, 2013
We are sorry for your loss, we loved him dearly in San Felipe, he was a good person to us and we miss him so much. from your friends in San Felipe Yolanda and Alfredo
this is our number 044-686-201-8443
Joe Parker
August 27, 2013
Jim was a wonderful mentor to me when I was a young executive, leading the West End Boys' Clubs. I recall, like it was yesterday, when Jim stepped off the board; the void I felt without his guidance was palpable. Making this sound like it was yesterday, in a way it was, given Jim's influence. The "yesterday" I describe happened between 1970-1973. It's a tribute to Jim for me, and others, similarly influenced, to wonder where the years have gone. May his family and friends know the love and peace that comes solely from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Reyes
August 26, 2013
Dr Phelps was our family doctor, he was straight and to the point. He listened to our every word and always did his best to help my family. I was a young child back then and remember our trips to the doctor we went with no fear. He helped our struggling family get the care we needed.Thank you so much for all the care and compassion that you showed our family.
Pamela Linville Goff
August 23, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Phelps family.
Kim Brownell
August 23, 2013
Dear Phelps Family-
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. Phelps was always such a kind man to both my grandmother and great aunt and he will be remembered fondly.
Gino L. Filippi
August 21, 2013
Dear Phelps Family,
My sincere sympathy for your loss.
May you find comfort in knowing Dr Phelps helped so many and was respected by his peers and community.
August 20, 2013
Jim and I have been friends for at least 40 years. We were on the board of Boy' sclub and helped me set up a fund in the name of my deseased son. He helped me with a clinic in Mexico that iwas in. He changed my life forever and will always bve in my heart. My condolances to his family.
Joan Guyon R.N.
Margaret Phelps
August 18, 2013
Jim, my beloved brother-in-law,loved dearly by myelf, my deceased husband and our childrn. Jim shared the love of God by his multiple years of giving of his resourses and time to any and all. When my husband, Jim's brother William, was in his valley of the shadows of death, Jim always just knew by the voice of God in his own heart, just when to fly back and be with us. No matter how ill William was when he knew Jim was coming, he would brighten up. In our sorrow of loss of Jim my heart rejoices to know Jim is whole in body now, and the two brothers who shared such love and respect for one another are together forever in heaven. I can only imagine the look on their faces when they saw each other. To all family members, you had a wonderful husband,father, father-in-law and grandfather and John a best brother. I send great honor to Jim Phelps!! I will miss him and his phone calls. I loved you Jim!
August 18, 2013
Dr. Phelps was not only my family doctor but a good friend. He guided me during a very dark time in my life, for which I am so grateful. There are no doctors that care like he did. God Bless his family during this difficult time. Olivia Mejias
The Alvarado Family
August 17, 2013
Dr. Phelps was our Family doctor for years. so giving and with a heart of gold. Back when me and my young family were struggling, he always found a way to help us when our kids were sick. His smile always on his face. always gave me hope we'd all be ok. Thank you doctor Phelps for all you did for my family. You will be greatly missed.
August 17, 2013
Dad,
I Love You and I'm going to miss all the things we did together.
Love, your daughter Susie
Julie Linville-Christiansen
August 16, 2013
He was our family doctor for many, many years. A good, no nonsense type of doctor. RIP and thank you for your many years of service to the community.
Gerry Ramos
August 16, 2013
By far he was the best doctor and I have seen many. He helped me many times in medical and emotional needs... May he RIP..
Terry Messing
August 16, 2013
I worked for Dr.Phelps for years. I loved his smile we and he use to say he loved mine. He changed my life in so many ways and I like to thank him for that! His heart was bigger than most!! He was a GIVER! I will always have a space in my heart and memories that I WILL NEVER FORGET! thanks for the bananas Doc! LOL
Henry Corrado
August 16, 2013
He was my doctor for many years. He was no nonsense, got to the point very quickly, treated you, and off he went. Gave me sage advice,
With love, Jacki cullen
August 16, 2013
Jim was a wonderful man. He will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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