James F. Melick

Reading over so many beautifully written memories, I feel compelled to write something myself. Jim was an incredible impact in my life. He was just what I needed, just when I needed it. I spent most of ´84 and ´85 with him and his Doberman. I worked with him on the horse farm, helped the farrier, and watched the chief in action. I learned how to drive a Tasty cake truck with column shift, shoe a horse, work responsibly and enjoy when finished. He handed my baton over perfectly lining me up...

Still miss you my friend. Sorry I can't call you and have a fun adventure or two. I hope your $5/year Jack La Lane membership cost them plenty! Rest in Peace and hope to see you in heaven some day.

How saddened my husband and I am to learn of Jim's passing. He took care of my special boy Jedi, and kept him sound to this day. Not only a wonderful farrier, but truly a good man with a huge heart. When my husband had his first back surgery, Jim would stop by the house to check on him and bring him soup & a sandwich and would say "Just in the neighborhood, thought you might be hungry" Michael made Jim a pair of spurs and when he gave them to Jim, he teared up and said that no one had ever...

To the friends and family of Jim.
I am deeply saddend by the loss of our friend. I met Jim at Maricopa Medical Center. Where I had the privlidge of knowing and working with him. He tought me more than anyone could ever know. I will always treasure the experience of knowing Jim and he will truely be missed. May God forever bless Jim and his family.

To all of Jim`s friends,
I would like to thank you for all the kind words about Jimmy.
Jimmy was a very special person in my life & I will miss him very much.
If you have any photos you would like to share with his family I would be happy to see that they get them.
Jim`s cousin Sue

To the family: My deepest condolences on the loss of your son. I'm sure he was a special person. Sorry I did not know him. Alda

For Jim's friends and family:
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He meant a lot to a lot of people.
To Jim:
Thanks for giving my friend Phoenix and me a head start. We have become fast friends. I wish you could see it.
Keith

To Jim and his family,
I worked with Jim at Maryvale Hospital. He was a fantastic friend.
I remember telling him that i wanted to go to New York someday, the next thing i knew i was there.
I meet and stayed with his wonderful family while in New Jersey. He showed me around everywhere, we had a great vacation. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, and I would like his family to know how very sorry i am. I did not find out of the services until today and am so sorry i...

Jim
You will be missed deeply, Long standing friends are hard to come by.My best horse you turned me on to and for that I'm very greatful
not to mention,you were one of the best therapist I knew.