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47, of Mesa, AZ passed away on December 12, 2011. Jim died peacefully at home surrounded by family, after a struggle with a malignant brain tumor. He was born and raised in West Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Valley High School in 1983. He went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Iowa, graduating in 1987. He loved watching the Hawkeyes play football. Jim was known for his infectious smile, charismatic personality, and fun sense of humor. His friends, who affectionately called him, "Lil Wally" or "Walfear" have shared many memories of the hilarious things he has done. He touched so many throughout his life and was deeply loved. He has resided in Arizona for the past 18 years. We cherish our memories of Jim and he will be greatly missed.
Jim is survived by his Parents Bill and Jane Wahlers of Apache Junction, AZ; Brother David Wahlers and his wife Susan of Gilbert, AZ; Sister Diana Howes and her husband Bill of Globe, AZ; Nieces Erin Shannon, Samantha Wahlers, Nicole Wahlers and Nephew Ben Shannon all of Gilbert, AZ. His wishes were to be cremated and the family will be having a Celebration of Life on Friday, January 20th from 2-4 p.m., at John Calvin Prebysterian Church located at 1130 E. Broadway Ave in Apache Juntion, AZ. Contributions can be given in Jim's honor to Hospice of the Valley.
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Memories and Condolences
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S L
January 16, 2012
Wally was truly my brother from another mother....... Jim was a super person who rode the rough roads of RAGBRAI on a daily basis, he prevailed most of them and skinned up his knees and elbows on other days, but Jim challenged those roads every day, he never gave up. He conquered some of the greatest feats a man can do, but his ride and coarse ended quicker than he had planned. He was a man with a smile and a heart, he shared them both as much as he could and many of us are still enlighten and encouraged by his persona and will always live with a little bit of Wally in our hearts and smiles.
God Bless and "only the good die young" ....... All our love
January 15, 2012
So thankful we had 4 awesome years at U of Iowa. You will be greatly missed.
Carla & Kevin Isenhart
December 26, 2011
Peace be with you dear friend.
Dave Wahlers
December 23, 2011
Love you and miss you bro, RIP.
Dan Drake
December 21, 2011
I have so many great memories growing up with jimmy. he was a great friend and companion in our early years. I guess what says it all is the fact that later on after we moved away from the crocker street house, every time we drove by I would point at the Wahlers house and say that's where I used to live. My deepest condplences to Bill, Jane and the whole family. God bless.
Julie Mainard
December 21, 2011
Jim was a real nice and funny guy and will be missed by me and everyone...
Marla Harkins
December 20, 2011
May your spirit live in peace!
Jackie Phillips-Roberts
December 19, 2011
A life lived too short, but with courage, wonderment and laughter. May Jim rest in peace and be a guardian angel to all he loved and who loved him very much.
Thinking of you Dave, Susan and all the Wahlers family...he was so blessed to have you in his life as you were with him in yours.
Jennie Creighton
December 19, 2011
I remember him all the way back to the little league baseball games at Holiday Park. He was on my borthers team and I remember his great smile and being a strong player. He will be greatly missed, may he rest in peace.
Carol Hill O'Donnell
December 18, 2011
Wally... a kind, funny and loyal friend. What an integral part of my high school & college years you were and I'll smile when I think of you. Deepest condolences to the Wahlers family.
Stacy Schoop
December 18, 2011
I remember his smile and the way he made us all laugh, prayers to him and to his family
Elizabeth Brandt
December 18, 2011
My family and I never had the pleasure of meeting Jim, but I feel that I knew him through his lovely sister-in-law, Susan. She asked for many prayers for him, and told of wonderful stories about him. We have a few things in common with him; we lived in Iowa, and we like watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, too! Many heartfelt thoughts, and prayers to Dave, Susan, and all his family and friends.
Brad & Anne Parker
December 18, 2011
Rest in peace Wally. The memories will be cherished forever. You will be missed by many. We love you.
Scott &Taj Mizen
December 18, 2011
Rest in peace. Go Hawkeyes! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time of greif and reflection.
Doug Zimmerman
December 18, 2011
Good memories Wally...Good memories
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