James and Carol Hughes

Still missing them! Still remembering fun times... great memories!

JIM so sorry for the passing of your Parents they were so loved by many take care my friend

My wife and my condolences to the Hughes family. I worked with Jim in the stained glass room at Tropic Star RV park for a number of years. He shared a lot of knowledge with the stained glass community. He is greatly missed. Ron Adams

To the children and grandchildren of Carol and Jim,
We send our deepest sympathies. We both count knowing your parents as a gift and privilege. Your Dad and I (Dave Reinke) both started teaching at Palmer High School the same year. We worked together along with fellow teachers to organize the first of what was then known as CSTA. And your Mom and I (Roxanne) became fast friends when I was referred to her by the Harrison Adm. to select and identify teacher mentors for the teacher aide program at Pikes Peak Comm. She went on to help me again as an ever faithful supporter when I ran for national office with the NEA. The four of us reconnected over a private dinner in 2014. Laughter and self deprecating jokes dominated the few hours we had together. It was a special time we will long hold in our hearts and memory. We cherish the beautiful stained glass art piece that your Dad presented to us as a gift. Little did we know we would not be seeing them again. All our love to each of you at this time of such great loss.

Your Mother, who I never could call by her first name due to my upbringing, became my son Brett's mentor when he enrolled in Kindergarten in 1981. She was his mentor throughout elementary and introduced him to the computer. She would send a computer home in the summers and challenge him. One summer it was a game named High Rise, and the two of them found out there was no last level to the game. She came to his high school graduation and graduation party. She was a special person who had an impact on my son and his decision to major in Computer Science in college. Rest in peace. I know she and Jim will find a special fishing hole in heaven just for the two of them!

Jim and Carol, you have been our neighbors since we bought our house in 1994. You were the first people we met. You watched our boys grow up. We always admired you both for how close your family was. We will truly miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

To the Hughes Family, May God continue to Bless each and everyone of you.What wonderful,loving Parents who touched so many lives in so many ways. God Bless

Jim, sorry to hear of the loss of your loving parents. You are a good son. No doubt they were deeply proud of you and the efforts and steps you continue to make to demonstrate the principles they believed in as well. God bless you and the family.

Carol, you were my birthday buddy since I was in kindergarten.31 years of celebrating. I am sure going to miss you this coming birthday. I am going to miss you and Jim more than words can say. I cherish the time we spent together. I know you both are in a better place. I take comfort in knowing that the two of you are together and no longer in pain. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to y'all's family.

Knowing Carol and Jim all of these years, the ending of their life's story doesn't surprise us. They touched so many, not only adults, but especially children. If we all lived by their example, what a world this would be. Rest In Peace, dear friends. Bobbie & Norm Brown

Such a wonderful woman that I will always hold close to my heart. You mother was a very warm loving person to me throughout my years at Centennial as a child. Others were quick to judge but, she was quick to listen with understanding without judging. God has gained a a true Angel. My prayers are with your family. Thank You Mrs. Hughes for dealing with me as a troubled youth in the 70's. RIP

Always,
Buffie LaCour

IT IS WITH DEEP SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS THAT WE OFFER TO THE CHILDREN FOR YOUR TREMENDOUS LOSS.OUR COMMUNITY HAS LOST NOT ONLY TWO EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE; BUT TWO GREAT ROLE MODELS ALSO.

Carol and Jim were extraordinary people and will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Sending condolences and love to the family. Carol will always have a special place in my heart.

Carol and Jim, I thank you for the loving and caring ways you touched each person that crossed your paths. I am so grateful to have been one of those people. You taught, you listened, you shared and you loved! To the children, grandchildren, and greats, thank you for sharing them with us. You were and I'm sure continue to be the stars in their eyes! My love and prayers are with you all!

Jim and Carol were a role model for us educators. We educators lost two exceptional teachers. Their legacy will live on.

Carol and Jim, you were both so dear to my heart. Words can not express how important you were to my world. Carol, you were my mentor, friend, confidant and "ungrandma" to my son. :) I was honored to be a "Sweetpea" in your garden. Jim, I loved the time we spent going over all your stained glass equipment, projects in progress, finished artworks, and comparing notes whenever I come by. Thank you both for making me feel special. I love you very much. God's blessings to your souls. To your children, my deepest sympathy and prayers.