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James Mensen Obituary

James Mensen
"Bicycle" Jim Mensen went to Heaven on January 10th, 2013. Jim was born on May 19th, 1951 in Adrian Minnesota. Jim worked at Tamco Steel for 33 years and was the proud owner of Cucamonga Wheels bicycle shop for 30 years. You could always find Jim strolling around the Sunrise Center. Jim had a great love for classic cars, bicycles, yard sales, and good food. Jim loved to spend time with his family, especially his girls, and grandkids. Jim loved to drive his '55 Chevy Bel Air and ride his Harley around town. Jim was an active member of the Oldskool 66 Cruzers and loved to hang out at car shows with his buddies. Jim is survived by his three girls, Kathy Jenkins of Delta, CO, Debbie Dressler of Rancho Cucamonga, and Karen Roberts of Azusa; and two older brothers, Don of Scottsdale, AZ and Richard of Redlands. Jim was Very proud of his nine grandkids - Ryan, Andrea, Johnny, James, Hailey, Ace, Andrew, Angel, and Zack. Jim will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held at Glenkirk Church on Saturday, January 19th at 11:00. 1700 Palopinto Avenue, Glendora, CA 91741.

Published by Daily Bulletin on Jan. 16, 2013.
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Always in our prayers!

Gary, Anita, Nick Johnson

January 28, 2013

Kathy Jenkins

January 25, 2013

I grew up with Mensen Family in Cucamonga and have very found memories of Jim. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Gary Wyperd

January 20, 2013

My condolences to the family for your loss. Jim was a very nice man, always willing to help. He ran a nice shop and was very proud of his family. He will be greatly missed.

Jan Kreis

January 19, 2013

I never met Jim, but am a previous owner of his old Mercury Cougar. From our family to yours, our deepest condolences

Ken Compher

January 19, 2013

I'm lucky to have known Jim. He was a friendly guy and had a great sense of humor. He has a great family, his Daughter's are great and I'm glad I got to meet all three of them. The car club and I are going to miss Jim dearly.

Steve Marquez

January 18, 2013

Love, Prayers, and Hugs to the family!!

Lori Oaks

January 18, 2013

Jim was an inspiration to many. Kind, giving, and gentle. With Jim it was always family first. We will always be proud to have met him. OLDSKOOL 66 CRUZERS

David and Billie Wilson

January 18, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family - Jim was a kind man and a good friend - he will be greatly missed .

Harry & Sharon Hottel

January 18, 2013

Our condolences to Jim's family at their loss. I know Jim from high school days and my husband Louie worked with him for those 30 years at Tamco. I like many people from Cucamonga bought bikes and parts from him for many years. Thanks for all your smiles Jim! You will be missed.

Louie and Cheryl Hayden

January 17, 2013

knowing you n your family is a great thing in my life, you were a wonderful man n a great friend to all. I am so glad that i still am lucky enough to call your daughter my friend.

Jeremy Boone

January 17, 2013

What a WARD heart this man had... My kid loved to take his bike there and chat it up with Jim... May he now rest in peace...

Linda Nagel

January 17, 2013

Jim was a special person and we enjoyed having him as a sponser when our son was racing in BMX. He will be greatly missed and we will keep his girls and grandkids in our prayers. Your Dad and Grandfather will always remain in your hearts. Gary, Anita and Nick Johnson

January 17, 2013

I'M VERY VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD, I NO HOW YOU FEEL, JUST LOOSEING DAD JULY 18,2012 ITS SO SAD.I'M PRAYING FOR FAMILY & SENDING MY LOVE TO ALL THE FAMILY....

JOANN NEWSOME TERRY

January 17, 2013

Thank you Jim for your kindness and help you gave to me in finding the right bikes for my 2 children with Special Needs. You went out of your way to not only help me find/research the right types that they could each ride, but then offering to deliver them to our home since Shelby's would never fit in my car...Just another example of what a wonderful man with a loving heart you were. I will always remember the smile on your face each time you walked into Brandon's and saw your beautiful daughter. Even though I would then think of my dad and miss him, the love in your eyes and smile for Debbie would brighten my heart. I am honored to have met you. Lisa

Lisa Campognone- Pedersen

January 17, 2013

working with jim at tamco steel was a blessing always had a smile. you will be missed

craig gollihar

January 16, 2013

My heart is so heavy to know my child hood friend has left us, but rejoice in the fact he is in heaven and no longer in pain. There were many times when i was a teen thatn Jim and I shared good times and bad times, but I always knew he was there for me. As we reconnected in our mid life once again I found the comfort and peace of being with my long time friend. May his beautiful family lean on one another in the coming months and years and feel Jim's constant love coming down to them from heaven. He was surely "one of a kind" and I will miss him terribly.

Chris Nichols

January 16, 2013

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