James Rutledge Oraker

I worked for Jim at the Dale House in it's early years. His kindness, encouragement and words of wisdom meant so much to me! Becky Tomaszewski

Jim was my brother and very special in my life. He accepted Christ in his teens and shared Christ´s grace with me. I soon accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior of my life. Jim leaves quite a legacy with family and friends. He loved God and has contributed so much to the Christian Community. He is missed, but what a joy to know he is in the presence of our Lord. PTL!!!

I admired Jim for his steadfast commitment to first Presbyterian Churh.

Dear Oraker family, The Cox family are saddened to hear of Jim`s passing but know he is welcomed by our Savior. Phyllis and I have wonderful, warm memories of first meeting Jim and dear Judy when he co-taught the Becomers Adult Sunday School class at First Pres when we joined in 1978. Our friendship with the entire family continued as our children grew up together as part of the wonderful First Pres Congregation and family. Thank you Jim, for bringing us great Spiritual instruction,...

We co-taught Becomers class at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs, in the late 1980s. Good times. A good man. - Bob Ewell