James C. Spate, 82, of Parker, Colorado died Sunday, September 24, 2023 in the Sky Ridge Hospital, Lone Tree, Colorado. He was born December 10, 1940 in Pangburn Hollow, the son of George A. and Hazel E. Hofmeister Spate.
Jim was a 1960 graduate of Monongahela High School. He was a member of Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church in Finleyville and its Methodist Youth Fellowship. After high school, Jim attended the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and became a certified aircraft mechanic. While in high school and trade school, Jim worked at Chick O’Brien’s Garage in New Eagle. He was employed with United Airlines in 1962, working in Chicago, Illinois, Cleveland, Ohio and finally settling in Parker, Colorado. For over thirty five years, he was a member of the Parker United Methodist Church where he was a head trustee and more recently, was a member of the Star Stone Fellowship Church. Jim and his wife, Ginger were ambassadors at the Denver International Airport. Jim was a private pilot, enjoyed boating, camping, fishing and traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Mary V. "Ginger" Agostoni Spate; daughter, Terry L. (Fred) Werber of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; two grandsons, Zachary A-B Werber and Jake C. Werber; sister, Nancy C. Lusk of Shelby, Ohio; three brothers, William G. Spate, and Gary L. (Gail) Spate, all of Crystal River, Florida, and Joseph A. (Kris) Spate of Indiana.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Spate.
Friends will be received on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10-11 AM in Edwards Chapel United Methodist Church, 3111 State Route 136, Finleyville, where services will be held at 11:00 AM with the Rev. William Lusk officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
The family is planning on having a Celebration of Life in Colorado at a later date.
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