James Sansing Obituary

UntitledJAMES CLAUDE "JIM" SANSING
1930-2009

Libby and Jim Sansing celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary October 4, 2008. Jim passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2009. They came to Pensacola in the early fifties from Greenville, Mississippi. Jim retired from the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratories, NAS in 1987, after 32 years of service.
When Jim became a laryngectomy (result of cancer of the larynx) in 1980, he became very involved in laryngectomee rehabilitation. He was a very active member of local, state and international laryngectomee rehabilitation programs. Jim authored one major publication on voicing after laryngectomy, and several other publications on a range of laryngectomee subjects. He was recognized at all levels as a certified instructor of alaryngeal speech.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Bill Sansing of Greenville, MS, older brother, Tom of Little Rock AR; his oldest daughter, Deborah Gene Casler of Clever, MO; grandsons, Charles Casler of Springfield, MO, and Ronnie Chavers of Pensacola, husband of granddaughter Katie.
Jim is survived by his wife, Libby; daughter, Janice (Al) Salinas of Pensacola, FL; son-in-law, Marshall Casler (Debby), of Clever, MO; five grandchildren, Cris Casler of Baton Rouge, LA, Sarra Colling (Jason) of Clever, MO, Katie Chavers of Pensacola, Jacob and Emily Salinas, of Pensacola; four great grandchildren, Ethan Chavers of Pensacola, Marshall, Dakota and Mathew Colling of Clever, MO; seven siblings, Jane, Mary Louise, Laura, John, David, Bob and Margaret Sue, spread over four states; eleven favorite nieces and twelve favorite nephews.
Funeral service will be 11:15 a.m., Saturday, April 4, 2009 at FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy with Father Jack Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Marshall Casler, Al Salinas, Jacob Salinas, Cris Casler, Jason Colling and Hilton Waits. Honorary pallbearers will be Marshall Colling, Mathew Colling and Ethan Chavers.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:15 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to PALS (Pensacola Association of Laryngectomees and Spouses) of Pensacola at: PALS West Florida Hospital, The Rehabilitation Institute; ATTN: Annette Miller, c/o Speech Dept. #759, 8391 N. Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32514.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Apr. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for James Sansing

8 Entries

Katie Gerber

April 3, 2009

Jan,
Although I did not know your father, please know that my sincere condolences are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Susan (Duffy) Wilson

April 3, 2009

Jan and Family I am so sorry for your loss. It has been so long since I have seen you but I remember your Dad (and Mom)so well. I spent many nights at your house while in high school and was made to feel right at home. I hope that your memories will comfort you at this difficult time.

shannon rice

April 3, 2009

Libby, Jan & family,

Your loss is great, and the world will not be the same without Jim. May God touch your hearts with the peace His love brings. And we will all join the angels in rejoicing with his arrival in the heavens. I will celebrate the gifts he left in our memories, hearts and spirits until we again meet.
I am here if you ever have a need, please call.
Love always, Shannon

Christy Lewis

April 3, 2009

I loved Jim Sansing like my own grandfather. He encouraged my curiosity and wonder as child. His loving, friendly spirit made a big impression on me, an impression that will continue to light my path for the rest of my life. For those who spent more time with this dear man, I can only imagine your grief and love today. I hold you in the light of prayer.

Alan & Carmen Carr

April 3, 2009

Ms. Libby and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly Hayes

April 3, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Sansing while I was the chairperson for the Jay Relay for Life. He was always very supportive and kind to me. I enjoyed getting to know him and fighting the battle against cancer with him. He really meant a lot to me. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You,

Jan Salinas

April 3, 2009

I love and miss you
Jan

Kathy Taylor

April 2, 2009

Ms. Libby,
You and Mr. Jim brought comfort to our lives on many occasions. Just knowing that you were next door brought a smile to our faces. I don't remember Mr. Jim ever saying anything bad about someone; he always found something positive in any situation.
We loved him dearly just as we love you.
You will always be in our prayers. And if there is ever a time that you need ANYTHING, please do not hesitate to call us.We will be there for you for what ever reason.
May God bless and keep you during your time of sorrow and always.
Love you,

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