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JIM ELGAN Obituary
Jim passed away peacefully on August 28th, 2023, at Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center in Globe. He was born in Moorhead, Mississippi in 1942. Later his family moved to Artesia, New Mexico, where he grew up and attended Elementary School and High School.
He enlisted in the US Army in 1963, and served during the Vietnam era, but he was stationed in Germany for most of his enlistment.
After Jim was discharged from the military, he attended the New Mexico University and earned himself three degrees. While attending the university he became interested in drag racing, which he did during the summer months when he was not in school. Jim also taught school for one year before accepting a position with General Motors. After retiring from General Motors, Jim started his ow consulting business investigation accidents. At that time, he still did a lot of work for G.M. where they sent him to places all over the world, such as: Alaska, Hawaii, and Dubai just to mention a few.
Jim has resided in Miami, Arizona for approximately 18 years. When his health permeated, he enjoyed attending St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Globe, Arizona. He was very active in the community. Jim served on the hospital board and put on car shows to raise money for various entities.
He remained a car enthusiast his entire life and could often be seen driving his black 1932 Ford Roadster that he also enjoyed entering in car shows.
Jim was liked and admired by a great number of people. He was truly a special man, and he will surely be missed by many.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, at the Lamont Mortuary Chapel in Globe, Arizona.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe located at 328 S. Hill St., Globe, AZ. (928) 425-5491
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Donald Parry
September 12, 2023
Jim and Edna were active showing their roadster all over Arizona and were fondly thought of for their love of life!
They were parked next to my green roadster and Ron Heckenberg at Pinetop and I will sadly miss seeing Jim again.. My heart goes out to Edna and the rest of Jim's family.
Elias Baiza
September 10, 2023
Gentlemen Jim, rest in peace, my man! Lady Edna, Thank You! Will be missed! Lee and Teri Baiza
Gabriel Baiza
September 8, 2023
From my high school days of 2005 till recently knowing Jim, he was a friend of the family from Carlsbad Nm, I owe some of my Hot Rod knowledge to him, never will I forget taking rides in his blown red hotrod, he had a true love for horse power and a clean eye for hotrods.
Full throttle Jim rest in piece
Larry Morrison
September 8, 2023
I have known Jim since 1961. He was one of the Good Guys!
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Jay Spehar
September 7, 2023
Rest in Peace, Jim.
Sam Dunford
September 7, 2023
JE was a great friend to me for the past 20 yrs. I will dearly miss his wit & wisdom. May you Rest in Peace my Friend.
Edwardo Rodriguez
September 5, 2023
He was a good guy and he liked his car and may he rest in peace
Debra D Schminke
September 3, 2023
We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We have shared a friendship for many years. We were first acquainted when he would visit Cobre Valley Motors as a GM representative. After his retirement, we remained friends through our mutual love for automobiles. We are indeed grateful for his friendship. We will miss him. We send our condolences.
Sincerely, Pete and Debby Schminke
From the Staff of Lamont Mortuary
August 31, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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