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James Rumbaugh Obituary
James Wallace Rumbaugh, 52, of Phoenix, AZ has left us all too soon and has joined his dad and Chance, his chocolate lab, in heaven. He was the beloved son of Betty Burch of Nickerson, Kansas and his late father, Frank W. Rumbaugh, also of Phoenix, AZ. His brother, Bill Rumbaugh and sisters, Dawn Rumbaugh and Teri Thompson will dearly miss his enthusiastic joy and love of life. He also leaves behind many dear nieces, nephews, friends and associates, too many to be named. James was a dental lab technician by trade. He loved driving his Toyota pickup, hunting, riding Harleys, and cooking out and having a Coors with his family and friends. His contagious smile, robust laughter and love for life will be missed by all who knew him. He was a true American and a patriot. Services will be private. Please view the online guestbook at www.shadowmountainmortuary.com.
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Carol Raya
December 8, 2011
James was a very dear friend of mine! We dated many years ago and although we decided to take different paths we remained friends all these years. He was very respectful of me and showed how much he cared over the years! I will miss his smile, his laugh, his sense of humor, and even the long winded conversation about politics! I will miss you James always and will look forward to seeing you again someday! My condolences go to his Family, His Mother, and his many friends! He will be missed by us all! God Bless everyone! We love you James!
God Bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Teri Thompson
December 7, 2011
He was my brother, but more then that he was my best friend... When I look to the sky I see his smile... I hear his laughter... He is in my heart...
A brother is a friend given by Nature.
Jean Baptiste Legouve
Teri Thompson
December 7, 2011
He was my brother, but more then that he was my friend... I look to the sky and see his smile... I hear his laughter... He is in my heart...
A brother is a friend given by Nature.
Jean Baptiste Legouve
December 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much Aloha,
M. Tomitagawa
Jim Tomitagawa, Jr.
November 27, 2011
James was also very close to his "other" extended family when "Dad Rumbaugh" married Layne Peckham. We will also miss his love for life - the family barbecues and talk of politics! I will always cherish the little pig he made for me one Christmas about 12 years ago out of dental gold. I still wear today, James. Rest in Peace and hello to "Dad" and Chance and all of our beloved animals who are with you. Life can be short, so live it like every day is your last! Mitzi and Dan Dotson
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