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James "Jim" Kirkland Obituary

Kirkland, James "Jim"
80 of Surprise, passed away on September 2, 2017. Originally from Tarboro County North Carolina, he served in the Navy, and retired from the City of Phoenix after 27 years. He was an avid fisherman and a founding member of the Arizona Anglers Family Fishing Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Marcia, daughters Sherri Farrell (Harry), Cathy Rudder (Joe), and Barbara Chappell (Brian), thirteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Kirkland home on Sunday, September 24th from 1:00 - 5:oo pm.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 7, 2017.
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I miss you Dad. I can't believe tomorrow is another year without you. I miss your love, smile and crazy sence of humor. Thankfuly my faith reminds me that every day is a day closer to you.
I love you!

Cathy Rudder

September 1, 2021

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,
And then there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it - Dad.

I love you and miss you Dad so very much ~ Until we meet again.

September 19, 2017

To the family,
I am sorry to heart about your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted " and "comforts all who mourn " sustain your family during this most challenging and difficult time.
Isaiah 61:1,2

- with heartfelt sympathy-

September 7, 2017

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

D. Psalms 90:9,10 Andrews

September 7, 2017

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