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James Rearick Obituary
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, February 2nd at 20614 Raven Drive, Eagle River, AK 99577.
James was born in Anchorage on December 11, 1953. He graduated high school and began working for the AILU Local #1 in the early 70's. James enjoyed playing guitar, woodworking, and gardening.
James is survived by his wife Linda Sue Rearick; mother Victoria Rearick of Anchorage; daughters Moriah Mae Rearick and Jolene Rae Rearick; sisters Gail (Dee) High and Patti Rearick of Anchorage; brothers Guy (Julie) Rearick and Donovan Rearick of Anchorage, David (Lisa) Rearick of Wasilla, and Richard (Jennifer) Rearick of Eagle River; along with lots of cousins, nephews, and nieces.
James is preceded in death by his father James Leslie Rearick.
Arrangements were with Janssen Funeral Homes; to view the online memorial and sign the guestbook visit www.janssenfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Rearick
Randall J Montbriand
November 3, 2023
It's been 10 years, and a some months, since my best friend died. I came along about 10 months later. My cousin, Jamie. Thick as thieves, per my mother and my grandmother, we spent our childhood together, we walked home from school together, we played together. We made models together, we played music together. We lived next door to each other. Jamie, my best friend, I will never forget you. I miss you so much. Love, Randy.
Dan Cutler
January 27, 2023
10 Years Later and it is Yesterday Still for our Loss.
Jim is a Special something we all Hold Inside us.
The Loss while Distant now, is still Felt here.
I hope Your Jamming with Jerry Garcia Jim.
Bill Beatty
October 23, 2021
so sorry to hear and my condolences..... Jim was a great friend and mentor to me..... so many wonderful memories of The Curb
vickie Burns (Brown)
October 15, 2013
I am so glad i got to see you again, after 40 some years and was saddened to hear you are gone. Such a sad feeling. Nice to meet you Linda .. i feel your pain !!! I remember all the girls loved him! !! :>
February 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rearick Family. At this time of remerbering James whoem was and always will be a very strong and compassionate individual. Delores Strickland-Harmon Seattle,WA
February 15, 2013
I will miss my cousin "Jamer." Frank Carpenter, Minnesota and Tennessee
Beckee (Matheny) Glenn
February 7, 2013
My deepest condences to Jamie's family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sherry & Smitty
February 6, 2013
Just received word of Jamie's passing....! Our hearts go out to Vicki, Linda & girls...& Gail,Guy,Donnie, David, Patti,& Richard! I cherish the memories of playing cards & Battleship w/ him...He liked to WIN!,,I know how hard it is at this time....you are all in our thoughts &love you all
Nancy Hood
February 6, 2013
My heart aches for all of you. May Jamie rest in peace and I hope each of you eventually find some peace.
We were neighbors back in the '60s and I learned that you are a fine, strong family.
Linda Baugus - Bunker
February 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy for the Rearick family. My love and prayers are with you. You'll be missed James. (1972 East High Classmate)
Debbie Morris
February 4, 2013
Guy and Family,
We're so sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with you..
The Morris Family
February 4, 2013
Class of East High 1972, sends deepest sympathy to family and friends. Another soul taken way too soon.
Pam Painter Jones
Anna Dickey
February 4, 2013
My condolences and sympathy to all James's family, friends, and loved ones. Hope you don't mind if I reminisce a bit. I grew up in Wonder Park, just down the street from the Rearick's. James and I "went steady" -- for about a week if I remember correctly -- somewhere around 9th grade. (HE "broke up" with ME!). Of course we were just kids, just starting to become who we would turn out to be, and didn't even really know each other. We went our separate ways, but apparently both grew up to have common interests -- I also love music, gardening and wood working! I am pleased to learn from reading all the other comments that he enjoyed the companionship of so many who loved and respected him, and I pray they will find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Kathy Guzy
February 4, 2013
Vicky and family –
Carol called me and told about the passing of your beloved Jamer. I haven't seen him for many years but certainly remember him very fondly. With my deepest sympathy to you all.
Love,
Kathy Guzy-Mannin
Mim
February 4, 2013
I have a lifetime of memories at Wonder Park,growing up with my second family. I am sad with your loss of a Son,a husband ,an uncle,and a brother.
Jamer God Speed my friend love Mim
Tony Jackson
February 3, 2013
Dear Rearicks: Tony, Kerri, Peter and Josie are saddened by Jamer's passing and you have our deepest condolences. I always enjoyed his christmas eve converstation and his unique take on the world. He will be missed.
Tony Jackson
In the day.
Richard Rearick
February 3, 2013
THIS BROTHER OF MINE
Let me tell you about this brother of mine…
This brother of mine was born December 11, 1953. His name is James Leslie Rearick. He was named after our father. James Lowell Rearick. His middle name comes from our great grandfather Leslie Aubrey Rearick. Leslie Aubrey Rearick died of a heart attack while traveling from Oakland to San Francisco to visit his daughter. This brother of mine had a heart attack.
This brother of mine was 59 years old.
He died on a Wednesday.
I cried on a Wednesday.
I cried on a Thursday.
I cried on a Friday.
And I cried on this day.
In my heart I will never stop crying.
Because I lost this brother of mine.
I have four big brothers. I'm lucky. They all push me around. They tell me what to think. They laugh at me. They love me. And I like it. They are funny. They are crude. They are flawed. They are perfect.
This brother of mine he Is a brother.
He Is a son.
He Is a husband.
He Is a grandson.
He Is a father.
He Is an uncle.
He Is a cousin.
He Is a nephew.
He Is a friend.
He Is an original.
This brother of mine has a family that loves him. He was not a saint, but he was a good man.
This brother of mine was one of seven. He was a big brother and a little brother. He was one of my four older brothers. He believed in me. He loved me. As a child he played with me, scared me, tickled me, wrestled with me, talked with me, was interested in me. He made me laugh and sometimes made my cry. He was a brother. This big brother did what big brothers do.
This brother of mine…he was a force to reckon with. He touched people. He changed people. He left his mark on a piece of the world. He loved music. He loved art. He loved building. He loved gardening. He loved wood working. He loved creating. He loved people. He loved his friends. He loved his family.
This brother of mine would help anybody that asked for help. He just required that you participate, try your best, and do exactly as he instructed.
This brother of mine was a student and he was a teacher. He was passionate. He was a philosopher. He was a thinker. He was a rebel. He was a friend. He was a brother.
This brother of mine gave me a love for music. He introduced me to great music like Santana, Jimi Hendrix, The Almond Brothers, The Moody Blues. I can not listen to these bands without thinking of this brother of mine.
I could wish that this brother of mine had one more day on this earth, but the fact is, he lived his days the way he wanted. He was sometimes argumentative, difficult, and grumpy. But he was always caring, loving, and honest. He is one of the few people I know that could argue and fight with you but still accept you as a friend and love you for who you are and what you believe.
This brother of mine….
He Is awesome.
He Is the bomb.
He Is sick.
He Is tight.
He Is groovy.
He Is the coolest.
He Is an original
This brother of mine loved his nieces, nephews, and younger cousins. He always took the time to connect with them. He loved them. He was proud of them. He knows that they are great.
This brother of mine will be welcomed by our great grandfather Leslie Aubrey Rearick, our grandfather James Henry Rearick, our father James Lowell Rearick, our aunts and uncles, nephews and his friends that have gone before him. This brother of mine was not afraid to die. He knew good things were in store. He is content. He is happy.
He strived for perfection in himself but accepted imperfection in others. This brother of mine did not have the word “can't” in his vocabulary. He could and he did. He saw and he wondered. He cared…and he loved.
This brother of mine I didn't see every day when he was here, but now that he is gone…
this brother of mine I'll miss every day.
This world is a better place for him being here. This brother of mine will be missed.
This brother of mine is at peace.
Keep it real brother. Keep rockin' the boat, but more importantly…just keep rockin'.
This brother of mine. This brother of ours.
This friend of ours.
I love you,
This brother of yours…Richard
Wendy Carpenter Dudley
February 3, 2013
Jamer….my wild and crazy, rockin' cousin – how lucky all of us kids were to grow up together in such a big and wonderful family! I have many fond childhood memories of you pulling my hair and twisting my arm - all while having FUN!
Wherever your journey has taken you, Jamer – you will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with!
My heart hurts for all of us that knew and loved you. There will be a void in all of our lives that will be filled with many special memories.
Rock on Jamer…
Love to Linda, Jolene, Moriah, Aunt Vicky, the Rearick family and the rest of our family.
Your cousin, Wendy
Debbie Dummann
February 2, 2013
So sad.... I was in high school with Jim, raced snow machines with his family, worked with Jim at Sea-Land.... Great guy - loved his honesty for life. I am sorry for your loss & pain.
(Duff) David Martinchick
February 2, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Rearick family. I have many fond memories of Jamer. You will surely be missed.
paul schroeder
February 2, 2013
only the good die young! And so it is another good man die's too young. I remember when Jim was the dispatcher & we had our longshore x-mas party at the captain cook & jim told me how he respected me because I would not take dispatches on some Sundays because of my commitment to my softball team; & how I took time to enjoy life outside of work. He showed me a side of him I had yet not known. As we all know, jim played the tough guy, at least at work but there was a heart of gold under neath that gruff personia!! He took our seriously & I am going to miss a MAN I worked with, respected. & loved for going on near 30 years!!! My sincere condolences to jim's wife & children whom he spoke of with great pride!! never forgotten in this heart!!!
Cathy Sickler Shipman
February 2, 2013
The Rearick family has always held a spot in my heart & memories. I am saddened to hear of your loss.
February 2, 2013
Jamie will always be remembered for his kind heart, generous ways and the first person to take the time to teach me how to play the guitar. He was like an older brother to me and I will always cherish our childhood memories of growing up together and will miss him dearly. Thank you Jamie. May you continue to rock and roll wherever you are.
Linda, Joleen and Moriah my heart aches for you.
Marisa
Kathy Van Genderen
February 2, 2013
I remember the Rearick family home well, especially fun to stop there to Trick or Treat with Mrs. Rearick always chatting to each of us, and attended school with Gail. With such good memories of your family, I add my sincerest sympathy and condolences to all family members. May your good memories of him give you comfort to balance the sorrow. God gave us memory to be able to enjoy June roses even in December. May your memories of a lifetime with him stay fresh to keep him always near to comfort you.
Terri Cornelius
February 2, 2013
I have many fond and fun memories of Jim "Jamers" in our bands and days of music! My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and family and all of his many close friends. he will be missed by all.
Amra Custer
February 2, 2013
Uncle Jamer was the best uncle a girl could ask for. I miss and love him so very much.
Karen Wells
February 2, 2013
David and family, Please know we are holding you close to our hearts during this difficult time. Karen & PHH coworkers
Pat Gillin
February 2, 2013
Dear Vicky and Gail, How sad for you and the family to lose your son and brother. May the happy memories of his life fill the hole in your heart. My deepest sympathy, Pat Gillin
Sharon Yanney
February 2, 2013
Vicky and Family-with deepest sympathy on the loss of your son and brother. So many happy memories of our times spent together when we lived in Anchorage. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. the Yanney Family-Ron, Sharon, Peggy and Bryan
Dan Cutler
February 2, 2013
Jim will be Missed, he was a good, fair, funny, hard working man. Our Union would not be the same as it is now were it not for Him.
February 1, 2013
To the closest I'll ever have to a brother. I'm remembering our childhood together in Wonder Park and school. Thanks for watching out for me all of those years.
Randy
Edith and Rick Koleszar
February 1, 2013
Dear Linda,
Our thoughts are with you, your family, your friends. We so enjoyed the gatherings with y'all there, great flow of laughter and music. Jimmy always stepped out and played with true accompaniment, with those so fortunate. We too will miss his twinkling eyes his gentle soul and his magical music. He always played like he meant it. His music continues on. Love to you Linda.
February 1, 2013
My condolences to family and friends ... always enjoyed doing studio projects with James and his expertise in the business .... much talent ,, sincerly Keith
Angela Kositz
February 1, 2013
Dear friend, I'm going to mis you so much. You were my mentor when I started playing music and continued to help me and play music with me through the years. I will mis you sense of humor, your willingness to share your musical knowledge with anyone willing to listen and learn, your possitive encouragement, the card games and campfires we shared with other friends and the twinkle in your eye when ever I saw you. My prayers are with Linda and the rest of your good family. Bye for now.
Jim Norris
February 1, 2013
I met Jim through Eric Baldwin, Eric wanted me to play bass up in Eagle River, we walked in,set up our stuff and played for several hours before I ever actually introduced myself to Jim, we became friends after that and played many times together, he was always funny and loved to play guitar, I'll miss him and his playing, farewell my friend and leader of the SHUT UP and PLAY BAND......
Matt Hammer
February 1, 2013
Jim... I'm gonna miss you so. Your love for music touched all of us. I loved jammin' with you. And you always seem to know how to get the best from the musician who were luck enough to be in your recording studio.
Good bye for now...
Alicia Baldwin
February 1, 2013
Gonna miss Jamers a lot. He was such a wonderful friend to my dad for many years, I will always be grateful for his presence in our lives.
Davis Crittenden
February 1, 2013
My name is Davis Crittenden
I worked with Jim got to know him well, as my fellow worker,s he,s was a good man enjoyed him.
I'm very much sorry for your,our,s loss.
Im not in town else I,d be there for you.
Mike Webster
February 1, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I enjoyed playing in his band in the 90's. I know he will be missed by his family, his many friends & fellow musicians.
chris martinchick
February 1, 2013
Many years of good memories of Jim and the Rearick family. From Nugget the dog, through the school years, and beyond,I do cherish the memories of James and his family. Thank You
Dominic Mauricio
February 1, 2013
So sorry to read about James. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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