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James Altman Obituary

JAMES W. ALTMAN, 68, of Riverside, passed away on April 13, 2007, at his residence in Riverside. He served on the San Bernardino County Fire Department for 33 years retiring as District Fire Chief. He is survived by his wife, Helen e Kay of Riverside; one daughter, Laurel and her husband Chris of Riverside; one grandson, Ryan; and his mother-in-law, Louise Plaut. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, April 19, 2007, at 11:00 A.M. at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. Interment will follow at Green Acres Memorial Park, 11715 Cedar Ave., Bloomington. The family invites you to visit Jim's memorial site at www.MeM.com where a complete biography and photo album may be viewed and where written a nd audio tributes may also be shared. Arrangements Entrusted To Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary (951) 688-1221

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Published by San Bernardino County Sun from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2007.

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(Bea) Belinda and Lisa Cisco and Billings

April 18, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Arthur Benitez

April 18, 2007

Our sympathy to you and your family. I am sorry that I don't live close to be there for the funeral. With all our hearts and sympathy to you, try to keep in touch or call me if you need a shoulder to lay your head on. I listen good too!

Forever our Love

Art & Kathy Benitez
Winterville, NC
252-757-0077

Kevin and Malia Smith

April 17, 2007

To Jim's wife Helene, and family Laurel, Chris, Ryan and Louise,

May you be comforted in the knowlege that God has a special place in Heaven prepared for each of us. Jim rests there now in peace and is surrounded by His splendor and His glory for ever.

Jim was a remarkable person. Always the first to offer assistance in times of need, or to just be an attentive listener when you needed someone to talk to. People sought Jim out because they respected his opinion and trusted his advice.

The kind of friend most of us strive to be, but never quite achieve...was something that came easily to Jim and was one of his most enduring qualities. Jim was more than just a friend to many people. He was a kind, gentle man who was compassionate, generous and always willing to help others out however he could. He touched the lives of all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

And, in the future, when someone speaks of Jim, those who knew him well will remember the the good times and the laughter we shared with him (not to mention that big goofy smile he always wore), and we will be comforted by those memories.

You/we are truly blessed to have known such an awesome and wonderful person in our lifetime.

We share in this, your time of sorrow and at Jim's passing. May your memories be a comfort to you as well.

God Bless You
The Smith Family

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