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James Wheat Obituary

James Jay Wheat, of Palm Springs, Calif. died on June 25, 2010. He was 56. Born in Greenville, Illinois on August 2, 1954, he was the youngest of three sons of Robert M. and Margory M. Wheat. He attended Northern Illinois University at Normal, Illinois, and graduated with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Working in the field of finance after graduating, Jim chose to switch to a career with the United States Post Office. He served at the Chicago, Illinois Main Post Office and later transferred to the Palm Desert Post Office in California. Jim loved the outdoors of Palm Springs, Calif., and the high country atop the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Jim is survived by his two daughters, Veronica and April Wheat of San Diego, Calif.; his father, Robert M. Wheat of Tampa, Fla.; his two older brothers, William R. Wheat of Sedona, Ariz. and David J. Wheat of Chicago, Illinois; and his niece, Janessa Wheat of Yucca Valley, Calif. Jim's mother, Margory, died December 19, 2009. There will be no memorial service.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Jul. 3 to Jul. 8, 2010.

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KAREN BOATNER

July 20, 2010

MY FIRST SIGNING IN WAS FROM THE SUGGESTED ENTRIES , BUT JIM AND I WERE CLOSER THAN THAT. JIM DESERVES MORE FROM ME , FROM MY HEART .I WILL TRUELY MISS YOU ,YOU WERE MORE THAN MY FRIEND , YOU WERE MY BIG BROTHER . WE WERE IN SINC WE COULD TALK ABOUT ANY/EVERYTHING AND WE DID . I WILL MISS YOU AND OUR TALKS. MY SYMPTHANY AND THOUGHTS TO YOUR FAMILY. MAY THEY BE AT PEACE KNOWING YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN . I DONT WANT TO SAY GOODBYE , I'LL JUST SAY UNTIL THEN WHEN WE WILL MEET AGAIN . RIP BIG BROTHER . LOVE YOU. KAREN BOATNER

Carolyn Staples

July 19, 2010

Bob,
I'm saddened to hear of Jim's death at such a young age. May you know the comfort that God and family give.
Carolyn Staples

Brad Sydow

July 6, 2010

I volunteer where Jim would have lunch sometimes and would always chat with him when we met on the street. He was a complex and wonderful human being.

July 6, 2010

JIM!!!!!! I WILL MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS.....IN A VERY STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT YOU COULD STILL BESTOW HUMOR (a smile)IN MY HEAD AND SOMETIMES ON MY FACE FOR HOURS ONLY TO REVIVE IT SOMETIMES HOURS LATER......"I" WILL MISS YOU......CHRIS CHANEY

JACQUELYN MILLER

July 5, 2010

JIM WHEAT..THE BEST SCRABBLE PLAYER IN THE DESERT. WE WILL ALL MISS YOU SO MUCH.THE SCRABBLE GAMES WITH YOU AND JIMMY MILLER WILL LONG BE REMEMBERED. BOTH OF YOU GET READY FOR A GAME IN HEAVEN..LOL..MILLERSVILLE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. LOVE, JACQUIE, JOSHUA AND JON.

July 5, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
Karen Miller

MARC KLAUS

July 5, 2010

JIM , I HOPE YOUR AT OEACE . I WILL MISS YOU,BUT WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOME DAY.YOUR FRIEND FACE

KAREN BOATNER

July 5, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bob Wayman

July 5, 2010

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim Wheat. I was a coworker of Jim, at the Palm Desert P.O.,and when he supervised, I always thought he was fair, and did a better job than the other supervisors. My condolences.

CLIFFORD SILVEY

July 5, 2010

GOD BLESS JIM!!!!!
I WILL SEE YOU LATER!

July 5, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF JIM WHEAT.
THE STAFF OF THE WELL IN THE DESERT SEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE.
GOD BLESS AND MAY HE REST IN PEACE
HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED

Richard Gauna

July 5, 2010

Jim was my friend, and I will forever keep you in my heart. One more game of ball to play. See you at the Pearly Gates Brother.

Bill Wheat

July 4, 2010

My brother Jim. I'm so sorry you were taken away from Veronica, April, and the rest of us way too soon. Though not everything turns out the way we want it to in life, I will always cherrish the memories of our adventures together. Rest now brother Jim. Love Bill

Susan Heavilon

July 4, 2010

My memories of Jim are of a special guy: witty, intelligent, caring, & full of fun. He has been taken from his family much too soon. As his aunt, I mourn for all of our loss. RIP, Jimmy Jay.

Hope Cross

July 3, 2010

Rest In Peace Jim, I will always keep all the great memories close to my heart. I know Veronica and April both lost their father way too early in life, may the good memories always be there to get them through the tough times.

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