Upcoming Events
Feb
16
Memorial Gathering
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
145 Tennis Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home, Inc.Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.
James Rule Obituary
James Nobel Rule II, 87, of Ambler, Pennsylvania, passed away at home on February 9, 2026. He was born September 24, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to William Thompson Rule and Marguerite Quickel Rule.
After graduating from Cheltenham High School James served in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge he attended Temple University earning a degree in Engineering. James will be remembered for his quiet intelligence, a wry sense of humor, and his enthusiasm for building and sailing wooden boats.
James is survived by his wife of 66 years, Edith Rule; his children, Jeffery and Kathryn; and five grandchildren Heather, Scott, Steven, Ava, and Visal.
A memorial gathering celebrating James’ life will be held Monday February 16, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home, 145 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 19002.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in James’ memory to the American Red Cross.
Arrangements by Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
145 Tennis Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for James Rule
Make a Donation
in James Rule's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support James's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Rule's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Upcoming Events
Feb
16
Memorial Gathering
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
145 Tennis Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Shaeff-Myers Funeral Home, Inc.Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.