Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
James "Jim" Gomez
1944 - 2025
BORN
1944
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
James Gomez Obituary
July 12, 1944 - October 15, 2025
Graveside services for James "Jim" Gomez, 81, of Hampton, Ill., will be 12:30 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline, Ill. Visitation will be 9 am to 12 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline. Mr. Gomez passed away Wednesday October 15th, at his home.
Born July 12, 1944, in Moline, to Paul and Ruby Castro Gomez. Jim married his high school sweetheart Colleen Martin April 1964 at St. Anne's Catholic Church East Moline.
Jim spent his childhood in a diverse ethic neighborhood with friends, i.e., playing on railroad tracks and in the boxcars, staying out till street lights came on. He started his first job Churuvia's Flower shop next door.
Jim worked 40 years for John Deere retiring as a welder in 2004.
Jim and Colleen have three children: Phil (deceased), Julie, and Joseph. Each one coached by their Dad at one time or another in Little League, Roosevelt Dads Club baseball, Biddy Basketball, and softball.
Jim also enjoyed watching grandkids playing all sports.
Jim and Colleen were snowbirds for 16 years in Naples, Florida, and enjoyed many new people and coast to coast travel adventures. When his health didn't allow traveling anymore he enjoyed taking care of his yard and building stuff in garage, and little bit of golf, mostly watching on TV.
Jim was predeceased by his beloved son, Philip James; his parents, Paul and Ruby Gomez; Jim was the youngest of seven children. He was predeceased by sisters, Virginia Raymond, Suzy Ortiz; brother, Joe Gomez; brothers in law, Frank Segura, Ron Raymond, Pete Ortiz; and sister in law Mary Gomez; nieces, Patty Ramirez and Nancy Ortiz.
Those left to honor his memory are his wife Colleen; daughter, Julie Webster; son, Joseph (Heather) Gomez; grandchildren, Rachel Gomez, Quentin Gomez, James J Gomez, Sam Gomez, and Mallory Gomez; sisters, Mercedes Segura, Silvis, Rose Baeza, Sterling; and brother, Paul Gomez (Linda), East Moline.
JIM WILL BE DEARLY MISSED BY FRIENDS AND NEICES AND NEPHEWS. Peace out!
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com
Van Hoe Funeral Home
Memorial Events
for James Gomez
Funeral services provided by:
Van Hoe Funeral Home and Crematory - East Moline1500 6th Street, East Moline, IL 61244
Memories and Condolences
for James Gomez
Sponsored by Van Hoe Funeral Home and Crematory - East Moline.
4 Entries
Geri (Smith) Maitlen
October 18, 2025
I remember Jim as gentle and kind. So sorry Coleen.
Dee ziegler
October 18, 2025
Colleen....so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim at this time....lifting you, family up to our Lord JESUS now n in the coming days to follow for strength, hope, comfort, rest, content, and a peace that surpasses all understanding...you were a great couple and enjoyed life....thinking of you....classmate....dee ziegler....
Kathy Nickerson
October 18, 2025
Colleen so sorry for your loss.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in James Gomez's name
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
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 moreResources 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 Gomez'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
