Fulton "Jim" Heffelfinger

Fulton Heffelfinger Obituary

HEFFELFINGER, Fulton "Jim", 70, of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Jim was born November 13, 1938 in Allentown, PA to Fulton D. and Ferle Heffelfinger. On December 18, 1989 Jim married Joyce Graver in Bath, PA. During his lifelong career in the automotive parts industry, he managed many stores for Big A and Star Auto, as well as owned and operated his own store. Jim and Joyce came to Arizona October 1992, first to Yuma, then Tucson. They were active members of First Presbyterian, and St. John's on the Desert where he served as deacon. Jim later joined Mtn. Shadows Presbyterian and continued to participate in many charitable functions. Jim loved Arizona's natural beauty and people. His favorite places included Tombstone, Canyon de Chelly, and Saguaro National Park. He was an avid photographer who shared his creativity with everyone. In recent years, he enjoyed traveling with dear friend Molly Peate. Jim was preceeded in death by the love of his life, Joyce I. Heffelfinger, on June 20, 2002. Surviving Jim are daughters, Joyce Adam, Diane Davidson, Doris Schmall, from PA, Debbie Harlow from AZ, son, Chris Heffelfinger from PA, and eleven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church at 3201 E. Mountainaire Drive, Tucson, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and Youth On Their Own at 1443 W. Prince Drive, Tucson, AZ 85705 (www.yoto.org). From the forests of PA to the deserts of Arizona, he will be greatly missed.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Fulton Heffelfinger

12 Entries

Robin Summitt Hunt

August 3, 2021

Jim was a great boss and friend who had more faith in me than I did.. btw watched Tombstone again and of course memories of Jim....pics cowboy hat

Joyce Adam

August 3, 2009

Thank you to everyone who has visited this guestbook and left there thoughts for us to read.
It certainly has been a comfort to us to know that dad had so many friends who truly loved and cared about him.
Again, Thank you.

Dawn Kopp and Marlene Rhoads

August 1, 2009

WOW! Jim will be missed by all. I remember meeting Jim after he moved here, at PSC, CARQUEST, and Star, and BIG A. He will be missed dearly, what a good man and friend he was. condolense to the family and friends.

July 28, 2009

Jim will always be remembered as a good person. Always positive even after Joyce's passing and during his own fight. We at Carquest Auto Parts will miss him. Don Ramsower.

Arlene Sterner

July 27, 2009

My sincere sympathy to the entire family. Jim was a very special person to me and many others. He'll be missed so much. Now he's at peace in Heaven with Joyce. God Bless!

Joanne Klutz

July 27, 2009

There are so many things that I want to say, but I will keep it simple.

Jim, I will miss you. You made this world a better place.

All my love to you....

Cheryl Haas

July 26, 2009

Diane, Doris and family

I am saddend to hear of Jim's passing. And yet feeling blessed to have know Jim.

Know that he is at peace with "mom" (Joyce), where there is no more pain, just the love that they had for each other.

May the lord bless you during this diffacult time.
Love-
Cheryl

robin hunt

July 26, 2009

Please know I am grieving with you learning of Jim's death. He was more than my former boss...he was my friend and strength...always supportive and compassionate...and well loved. With my deepest heartfelt sympathies condolences . Robin Summitt Hunt

July 26, 2009

We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing.We will always remember the fun times we spent with Jim & Joyce while living in Yuma. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Joyce & Dave Burton, Chesterfield, VA

Neil Kuntz

July 26, 2009

My sincerest condolences to the family
and friends of my friend and classmate,
Jim. I'll always remember him for his
witty comments and sense of humor which
could always brighten your day!

July 26, 2009

So sorry to hear about Heffy passing. He was one of the nice guys from PA. We use to walk with him along the Lehigh Canal , and visit him in his home. Harold and Kathy Kroboth

Lorrie Graver

July 25, 2009

The world is a little poorer today. Jim is no longer among us. He will be missed so much. From the funny e-mails to the cards and pictures that arrived unexpectedly, you always knew your where in his thoughts.
I think the thing I most admired about Jim was you couldn't keep him down. Even in the bad days as soon as he felt a little better he was off somewhwere. He lived his life to the fullest. A lesson we should all learn.
Rest well Jim!
Lorrie

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