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for James Gleason
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Michelle Whitfield Summers
June 5, 2025
I remember "Doc" always standing outside of HHS greeting his students with a smile, a good morning and opening the door. Sometimes a little small talk. He had an open door policy. Had his office with windows facing the hall instead of walls. Always a fun principal. I had been to 5 high schools in 2 years,Horizon being the 5th. We moved a lot and I was not happy to land there or anywhere at that point. His smile and the care he had about his students made it so much better. He was a great man. And will be missed
George Jordan
December 24, 2007
Jim Gleason was the Asst. Vice Principal while I was a Junior / Senior at Shadow Mountain High School, 1978. He along with his cousin Jim Jensen visited me while I was in college at USC and indeed we remained cordial for more than 30 years. A helluva a swell man with a big heart and an even bigger laugh. Sad to hear of his passing.
Navigator Program
December 17, 2007
Jim has served passengers as a Navigator at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for 6 years. He was loved by both our passengers and his fellow Navigators and Staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wilhelmina Briggs
December 11, 2007
I was fortunate to meet Jim when he purchased his townhome. I worked in the sales trailer after the hotel was sold. Jim came over to chat many times and I enjoyed him so very much! He will be missed. He even came out twice to where I now work and had lunch with Ron Early, Tom Steward and me. God bless Jim. My prayers go out to him and his family.
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Jim Bremser
December 11, 2007
What to say about such a big man in my life. I have not seen Jim in a while and yet he lives in my heart as the most animated, fun person I have ever known. I am thankful for the small part of life I spent working with Jim when we opened Desert Shadows Middle School. I am grateful for his friendship that is always. Jim will live for me until we meet again, the pictures is frozen in someone's kitchen at a party and his conspiratorial voice saying, "Let's get so and so going." And then the good natured fun ensued.
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