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1951
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2014
James Welch Obituary
Rochester: May 20, 1951- July 25, 2014. With his children and sister Lindy by his side, our dearest Jimmy passed after a lifelong battle. There are no words to express how we will miss you. We will miss your kind hearted and gentle soul; you are leaving behind an incomprehensibly large void.
Thank you for blessing our family with two of the greatest children on earth; Tracy and Jamie (Jessica Saner). Thank you for choosing their beautiful mother Karen Kruse (Welch-Whitcolm) who is still a huge part of our family. Thank you for the seven grandchildren you are leaving behind; Brandon, Emmy, Ana, Breanna, Deavon, Jaelyn and Teagan.
Jimmy will be remembered for his sense of humor; his funny poems, stories and jokes never failed to make us laugh. Jimmy loved writing and planned to write a book titled, "Poems I wrote, and why I wrote them". With his humor, it would have been a best seller.
Jimmy was an avid walker; it was not unusual for him to walk up to 10 miles each day. He was a skilled harmonica player, an expert crossword puzzler, and enjoyed watching Jeopardy with his Mother, (he relished in scoring more points than she when they'd watch together).
Our Jimmy was an easy person to be around. He never judged, rarely offered an opinion, and always had something kind to say. Our Jimmy was a compassionate listener.
Jimmy has joined his devoted Mother and Grandmother, Mona Moore and Mary L Flagler Upchurch as well as his Uncle Bill Upchurch and his brother-in-law Leonard Kruze. Besides his children and grandchildren, he leaves two sisters, Cheryl Doberstein and Lindy Kruze (Leonard); three brothers, Michael, Chris, and Terry Welch. He leaves his best friends Nancy Brown, and Pat Holler; his nieces and nephews, Jenny (Zeke Ochs), Jarie, Brandy (Pierre Rochon), Jill, Taylor (Brian Beckler), Donovan, CJ, Luke, Jacque, and Ryan.
Jimmy will finally have peace from the things that plagued him during his life. As his brother in law Leonard said so many times, "Good Job Tony." Services will be private and at the convenience of Jimmy's family.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Welch
Sponsored by Your little sister, Lindy .
December 6, 2014
Just missing you. It's been almost 4 and a 1/2 months. That is a long time with no jokes, no poems. I wish you were here. But I am happy you are finally free. You didn't deserve the life long battle you endured and dealt with. How could I even begin to know your struggle with that? Only you knew. You did the best you could do. I was always proud of you, no matter what or where. I love you Jimmy. xoxox Lindy Kruze aka Kelly Welch.
Kathy
July 29, 2014
I will remember you always little cousin Jimmy. You wil remain in my heart with love.
Cousin Kathy
Lindy Kruze
July 28, 2014
Ditto on the Nancy Brown comment. She has been an angel to my brother Jimmy and to our family as a whole. The most generous, patient, caring woman on earth. We love Nancy very much and thank her from the bottom of our hearts for all she has done for our brother.
July 28, 2014
Nancy Brown,
How your heart must ache with the passing of your dear friend Jimmy. Your dedication and endless care only prove how thoughtful a person you truly are, always putting others needs before your own. Thank you for who you are and what you do. The world is a better place with people like you in it! My sincere condolences.
Sue Taylor
July 28, 2014
RIP my cousin Jimmy, I pray you are at peace now, Karen Prince
terri oswald
July 28, 2014
Lindy what a loving kind well thought out words for Jimmy. I am sure all of you are feeling a great loss. My thoughts are with you all.
Leslie Okeefe
July 27, 2014
RIP Dear Cousin, I will forever see you walking home from the store. You would never take the ride, but I would always offer. Will never forget.
Leslie Okeefe
July 27, 2014
Lindy and family,my thoughts and love go out to you. Many memories of us together I cherish. When I saw Jimmy walking down LakeAve. I was so happy to see him again, it had been years since I had last seen him. Never would he take a ride lol. I will never forget him. RIP Dear Cousin.
Mary Ellen VanAuker
July 27, 2014
Jamie, Tracy, Cheryl, Michael, Lindy, Chris, Terry, my heartfelt condolences to you all and your families on the loss of Jimmy. I will always remember him as a kind person with a warm smile and great sense of humor. I will miss seeing him taking his walks around charlotte. Rest in Peace cousin Jimmy!
Terry Wesley
July 27, 2014
Lindy so sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you & your family members
Brandon Welch
July 27, 2014
Aunt Lindy Uncle Jamie and Mom I hope you all the best. With that said grandpa jimmy you always made me laugh even though I didn't see you a lot I appreciate my memories with you especially running away as a little kid after calling you grandpa and you did not like that title because you were not old haha. You'll be forever missed.
July 27, 2014
Lindy, Tracy and Jamie,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Pierre, Brandy & Jacques Rochon
David & Dorinda Upchurch
July 27, 2014
We are so very sorry for the loss of our cousin Jimmy. Our hearts go out to his family that has endured so much sadness. We are keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sue Jenkins Langer
July 27, 2014
Farewell sweet Jimmy. Your pain is over now but the pain of losing you is just beginning for all those who loved you so much. Rest in peace until we see you again.
Martha Zuber
July 27, 2014
Karen and family... I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pattie Welch
July 27, 2014
Did not get to spend much time with my cousin in his later years. However, when young, I have fond memory's of him. He was one of the funniest, most intelligent people I had ever had the pleasure to know. I will always remember the time that Jim and Michael spent the summer with us. I was a bratty 10 year old, constantly pestering them. To get me to stop they tied me to the apple tree in the backyard and stuffed my mouth full of sourballs. All Jimmy's idea I am sure! May he rest in peace.
Linda Kruse-Murray
July 27, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss . My prayers go out to you all . Love your cous'Linda .
July 27, 2014
Lindy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss.He seemed like a wonderful human being.Your obiturary made me wish I had known him. Much love and prayers for all. Marti Connelly
Just A, Reader
July 27, 2014
What a beautiful tribute to a brother who loved and was loved in return. I did not know him, but by the time I finished his obit felt almost like I had. God bless all of you and know in your hearts that he, as a writer, would have loved every word you wrote!
Lindy Welch-Kruze
July 27, 2014
I will miss you forever my beautiful brother. No words to say how much I loved you. Thank you for being ours. No more pain. Be happy and free. Paint the sky, play us a tune to the blues with that harmonica of yours. Sprinkle little signs for us so we know you are happy. Devotedly, Your sister Lindy
Tracy
July 27, 2014
<3 My Daddy <3
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