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To Jim's children: both your parents were very very dear to me. And to Robin. We all grew up together, went to school together, went to football games to see your dad play and your mom twirl that tricky fire baton! I remember well all the trips to the mountains with you, the many times we visited you in Tempe, all the silly things we all laughed about, the time your parents and Robin and I went to Europe together and Canada on the boat we rented, the car trips we took. all the Diablos events...

Linda Igo

February 01, 2026 | Hermosa Beach, CA | Friend

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. It came to a complete surprise, I never knew he was sick I am Lisa and I would cut his hair. My deepest condolences to you and your family, he will be missed.

Lisa Alvillar

March 10, 2025 | Avondale, AZ

Jim, Maya Con Dios. You meant alot to the Guzman family. I will always cherish the time we spent at you home in Calle de Caballos with Stacy and the boys.

Michael Guzman

January 14, 2025 | Tempe, AZ | Friend

It was an honor to have worked for Jim and known him for so many years. He helped me get thru some of my hardest times and always took time to talk. When I met Chris, he was probably the first one who told me to just do what makes you happy. With tears in my eyes, I say good-bye to my dear friend. You will be remembered always.

Diane Willits

December 11, 2024 | Scottsdale, AZ | Friend

To my beautiful, wonderful husband. I will miss you until I the day I die. I love you.

Jane Mansperger

December 05, 2024 | Tempe, AZ | Spouse

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JAMES ALLEN MANSPERGER 1939-2024

James (Jim) Mansperger passed away in a hospice facility on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th after a struggle with health issues over the past year. He was 85. Jim was born on May 14, 1939 in Hemet, California. Jim grew up in Blythe, California with his two brothers, Dick and Larry, who preceded him in death, and his sister, Linda. Jim moved to Arizona with his young family in 1961 to attend Arizona State University after playing football at Palo Verde Jr. College in California. Jim earned his accounting degree at ASU and practiced as a Certified Public Accountant for 60 years. He was also a real estate developer with his long-time partner, establishing residential and commercial developments primarily in the White Mountains of Arizona.Jim was an avid supporter of ASU athletics and a season ticket holder for 50 years. He also loved to travel and visited six of the seven continents and numerous countries. He always had a story to tell about all his travels. He remembered where he went, what hotel he stayed in and what he saw and experienced everywhere he visited.Jim was also a member of the Tempe Diablos Organization for 40+ years. He was president in ‘86/’87 and had been an extremely active member during all the years that followed. He was proud of his association with the Diablos, a non-profit organization, that has provided so much to the Tempe Community.Jim was a smart, kind, loving and generous man. The word “kind” best describes him as that is the word that comes up in every conversation in remembering him.Jim is survived by his wife Jane, his daughter Stacy (Rick), his sons Ben (Sheryl), Leif (Debbie), and Jay. He is also survived by his sister, Linda (Dave), along with 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.A celebration of Jim’s life will be private.

James Allen Mansperger

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