Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Jan 28, 1949 – Sep 11, 2010
61, of Arvada, passed away August 11, 2010. Husband of Donna; father of Ryan (Cathrine) Ruffer & Adam Ruffer; grandfather of Dustin, Audrey & Alaina; brother of Gail (Ken) Bechtle. Services and interment c/o Vaca Hills Chapel, Vacaville, CA, 707-446-3233. Memorial contributions to The...
Read MoreTo Donna and the Family,
I worked with Jim for many years. His kindness was so very noticed by me and appreciated. I will miss him. I will celebrate what a wonderful co-worker he was and a nice friend. What an awesome picture of him. Jim, you are with your" Heavenly Father" now. We will meet again!.............God's love and Blessings to the Family.........Your Sister in Christ-Marcy Rouse-Lakewood,Co.
Marcy Rouse
September 18, 2010 | Lakewood, CO
Sonja Eckert Thompson
September 18, 2010
Jim was one of those people that come into your life and you never will forget him. His great laugh will be in my memory forever. We had so much fun working at Coors together. He was the ONLY person I knew that would drop everything he was doing on a day off just to come help out a friend. He gave his complete friendship unconditionally. He was a wonderful peron heart and soul and will be fondly remembered by every one who knew him. God definitely called a great one up too soon. I wish...
Sonja Eckert Thompson
September 18, 2010 | Bellevue, NE
jim, was a great class mate,class of 1967, I am sorry i could not make it to the services as i am out of town. I know he will be missed by a lot of friends.
mark meszaros
September 17, 2010 | Fairfield, CA
Jim was a friend to everyone he met. I have never met a nicer nicer man. He was more than a friend to me, more of a "Big Brother". We were friends since we met when he worked at American Auto...40 years ago. The world has lost a very special soul. Stonyford, Cascade and Georgetown...They will never be the same without Jim. I'm sure his Spirit will be there, but it won't be the same.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Donna, Ryan and Adam.
Richard Nichols
September 17, 2010 | Vacaville
Jim and I were classmates and friends class 0f 67. We both loved the outdoors and riding hunting and fishing.It could be years in between seeing each other but when we did it was like only yesterday. He was always wearing a smile and making you comfortable. He was a gentleman ever since High School. I was happy to hear from a mutual friend that Jim moved to Colorado. That had to be a thrill for him. I'm saddened by the thought of his losing his battle with this terrible disease and he is no...
Dennis Soares
September 17, 2010 | Vacaville
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Vaca Hills Chapel
September 17, 2010 | Vacaville, CA
Donna--Jim was a great neighbor on Capricorn Circle. So sad to learn of his passing. Take care Mary Gillogley
September 16, 2010
Jim was a great friend and always supportive both at work and play. I really enjoyed talking and living the motorsport world with him. I tried to ride with him, but never saw him after the second turn. He was very proud of his family and always spoke highly of them. God bless you Jim.
Marty Yergen
September 16, 2010 | Lakewood, CO