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2020
James Bitz Obituary
James "Jim" Bitz
March 7, 1945 - October 6, 2020
Knowing Jesus as his savior, James "Jim" Bitz went to heaven on October 6, 2020. He passed at home, surrounded by loving family. Born 3/7/1945 in Santa Fe, NM, Jim had many vocations, among them cowboy, prison guard, owner of Keep It Clean Janitorial Service, and, best of all, doting Dad and Grandpa. Jim loved fishing and watching movies or exploring topics on his computer. He was most himself in his pickup with the windows down. He loved Boston Creme pie and menudo, and no food was ever spicy enough for his palate.
Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter Paula and son-in-law Andrew; son James and daughter-in-law Allison; daughter Christella; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many non-blood kin who thought of him as dad; and numerous friends.
Memorials to Children's Hospital Foundation - Rainbow House, 8404 Indian Hills Drive Floor 6, Omaha, NE, 68114, or Trinity Lutheran Church. Due to covid, no funeral will be held at this time. The family plans a celebration of life in 2021.
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KRISTA SKARIN
November 1, 2020
He was a very great man and so full of life and knowledge!! and he loved to drive through the alley and talk to me and was always smiling!! Such an easy man to talk to!! he will be forever missed and he loved to fish indeed!! the family is in my thoughts and prayers hugs to you all!! RIP James your family will forever miss you!!
Dan Higgins
October 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing, on the other hand he has a killer gig now! Please reach out if there is anything we can do to help and be sure to shout out when you have the celebration of his life.
Ron & Mary Watson
October 12, 2020
Jim always had a smile.
Mary Meints
October 12, 2020
Margaret, I am thinking of you and your family at this time.
Heather Funk
October 12, 2020
What a wonderful man. I'm happy to have met his family and I feel like it's an honor to know him through them.
Roy Kaohn/Roxanne Hutchings
October 11, 2020
The world has lost a great man while heaven has gained another angel.
Bonnie Sanders
October 11, 2020
Margaret and family, my prayers and sympathies to you. I am so happy to have gotten to know Jim. I really enjoyed his visits.
Janice Walker
October 11, 2020
I'm So Glad I Got Too Meet Such Amazing Man Husband Grdpa Love You Jim R.I.P=‹
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