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James Horrocks Obituary
1947 ~ 2018
James Roger Horrocks, "Jim", passed away on October 21, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. James was born on March 20, 1947 to Marion and Della Horrocks in Murray, Utah.
James married the love of his life, Susan, on March 25, 1983 and got to enjoy 36 years of marriage together. James is survived by his wife Susan, his sons Jaben (Adrienne) and Aaron (Paige), as well as his younger brother Dave (Andrea), and his beloved cat "BB". He is preceded in death by his father and mother. James loved to read, spend time with loved ones, and rock out to his favorite bands. His pride and joy was his fern garden, which was one of the largest in Utah.
A viewing will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LDS church at 2925 Bengal Blvd in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. Funeral services will be held at the same location Monday at 11 a.m., with a short viewing held prior from 10 to 10:45. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in James' honor to the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. For complete obituary and online condolences please visit www.larkincares.com.
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C. Gilbert
November 1, 2018
I am very sorry to hear about Jim passing. I worked with him at the Post Office. He was a joy to be around and was always very positive. Always found the humor in things. I know he will be greatly missed.
Jan Smith La Bard
October 29, 2018
Jim and I were good friends in the late 1960s and early 1970s. I remember how much Jim enjoyed listening to the Doors, a popular band from our era. He would always crank up the radio in his car with his favorite music. He loved Italian food and his mom's beautiful roses. He was always a gentleman and had a great sense of humor. I am saddened that he suffered from cancer.
I send my deepest condolences to his wife, his sons, and his brother Dave.
Sincerely, Jan Smith
October 27, 2018
Sorry for your loss of your Father Jaben. My Mom and I want you to know your are in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks again for all you do for us. it is appreciated more then words can express.
Ronni Allen and Guy Allen
October 27, 2018
I am so sorry for the immeasurable loss of your loved one. May God strengthen and sustain you with 'everlasting comfort and good hope' and 'comfort your hearts' during this deeply sad and terribly difficult time. - 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
cathren warner
October 26, 2018
Dear Horrocks Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jim and I were close friends from birth, living 2 houses apart. We did a lot together. I remember digging tunnels in his back yard and building huts. He was always the instigator of neighborhood plays I loved to participate in (this was before he got a movie camera) In first grade, Mrs. Hatfield gave him an award for helping teach the class about dinosaurs. I loved hearing about his many trips to vernal. He was a brilliant guy and a great writer and conversationalist. My life has been blessed to know Jim, David, Della, and Marion. I wish you all peace and comfort at this time.
October 26, 2018
Susan, Jaben, Aaron and family. Our hearts are just breaking for you and your family. We love Jim. Kevin and I both fully enjoyed working with Jim in our church callings. We will miss his laugh, his humor, the wealth of knowledge he had on so many things especially gospel doctrine. We had some great conversations in and out of church. Kevin would come home after Jim taught Priesthood saying how much he always enjoyed Jim's lessons-really conversations about the gospel. He is a great man who will be sorely missed! Jim, til we meet again!
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jim larsen
October 26, 2018
So sorry to hear of jim's passing. Jim was always so funny and so smart. In fifth grade he knew everything about dinosaurs. He was a good artist and they put him in charge of drawing a mural for the school on dinosaurs. A very good guy.
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