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for James Mather
Ilene R Deckard
May 10, 2023
He will always be remembered. I miss his kind advice.
Ilene Ruth Deckard
May 9, 2021
When I think of you, I feel lucky to have known you. You are missed.
Ilene Deckard
May 9, 2020
I still miss Jim, one of finest men I had the privilege to know.
May 9, 2020
Great guy
Lovely wife and kids
Ilene Deckard
May 9, 2019
Jim did not leave his friends and clients empty handed. He left me will much wisdom about life. I have passed many of those thoughts to my own granddaughter, daughter and friends. Jim left me with a "drawer of wisdom" that I have opened often. I sure miss him. God bless his family.
Susan Kuklin
October 12, 2014
Very sorry to learn about Jim. I was a law school classmate of his and we worked together on a project. One of the nicest men in the class...at a time when women were just entering law school a lot. Appreciated so much his kindness.
Beth White
September 1, 2014
Dear Mather Family,
Robin and I just heard about this, and we were deeply saddened. Jim was our accountant for many years. He was a wonderful man. We appreciated his sense of humor, intelligence and thoughtful manner. He will be missed.
Beth and Robin White
Luz Valencia
August 25, 2014
Karin and family,
Ernie and I just heard of Jim's passing. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss his wonderful ways. We were blessed to have know him. Please accept our deepest condolences. God bless you and carry you through this heartache.
Roy Valencia
August 23, 2014
Dear Karin and Kelly, I have just heard of Jim's passing. Alma and myself, would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Jim, including the two of you, have really helped us out throughout these past years. I could always count on Jim for some sound advice, especially in regards to "family issues". I have always considered him, one of the greatest persons to enter into my life! I will miss him dearly. God bless you all. Sincerely, Roy V.
July 28, 2014
Dear Karin and daughters, just learned of your Jim's passing and my heart goes out to all of you. He was a great man-- kindness itself. He boosted my confidence throughout our many years of friendship and we often chatted just to catch up. He put me on the road to financial freedom and
gave me many helpful suggestions for my life and relationships. He was
ever a center of calm and wisdom in
crisis. We will all miss his generous heart, his wonderful smile and his great laugh. I hope he knew how much he was appreciated.--Robin Bowyer RN
Phyllis Brueckner
July 13, 2014
Dear Karin and daughters,
We were so saddened to hear about Jim's passing. He was such a fine and fun man. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you.
Love, Phyllis and Karl
Cindy and Bob Hagerman
June 18, 2014
Dear Mather family,
We were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was our CPA and attorney for the past 10 years and always had a smile for anyone who visited his office. He never made you feel that you were interrupting or taking his time and made you always feel extremely welcome. We will miss him very much. Our prayers are with your family, but we know that Jim is in His hands and smiling away as always. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Diana McCasey
June 5, 2014
Karin, Lisa, and Kelly - I am so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.
May 22, 2014
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be remembered for his kindness and his sunny disposition. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. God bless you. Tim and Donna Knight
Patricia Mercea
May 18, 2014
Kelly and Family, we were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was always smiling and seemed to love life and his family. We are thinking about all of you and are here if you need anything. Big Hugs! Cornelius, Patricia, Kobe, Olivia and Sophie Mercea
May 18, 2014
Dear Karin and the entire family,
Melanie and I want to express our deepest sympathy and remorse at Jim's loss.
Please try to stay POSITIVE and remember all the great times.
Fondly,
Melanie and Burt
Jeanne Silverberg
May 18, 2014
No words can begin to explain this unnecessary death and early end to the life of someone so special. My deepest sympathies.
Meg Dellinger
May 17, 2014
Mrs Mather and family;
I knew this wonderful man while working at the Chase Bank, River Campbell, He always had a smile, and of course his hat while he walked backed to his office, And that "little" car he got, I wouldn't believe he could fit in it,BUT sure enough every inch of that TALL frame made it fine. I always looked forward to when he came in the branch, You would get a hello and smile, and know he meant it. I had to retire 4 years ago to raise two of my grandchildren, my regret is that I wasn't able to tell him good bye. But I know that the one thing God gave us are memories and those no one can take. In time I hope these memories will help you. He was a pure gentleman, and I am so proud to have known him. Wish I could give you all a BIG hug. In my prayers always.
Meg Dellinger
Robin Martin
May 17, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences Karin and family. I can only imagine how painful it must be to lose Jim. You are in my thoughts.
May 16, 2014
My sincerest condolences to Karin & the girls. I knew Jim professionally, but in addition he had become a true friend. We especially enjoyed sharing travel stories. I always looked forward to our visits and his cheery disposition. I will always remember Jim. All my sympathy to the family.
Diane Drischler, Tucson, Arizona
May 16, 2014
My condolences to Karin and family. I will miss the phone conversations as we solved many a problem. I considered him as my mentor and will forever be greatfull. GREAT MAN and friend and will be missed by all. George Ostermeyer (Tucson)
Arlene LaPorte
May 16, 2014
To Karin Mather, Kelly Medvec, Lisa Miller and all family members: My husband and I are very sad to hear about your loss. The loss of Mr. Mather will definitely be felt by many who knew him as well as the entire community of Tucson. May he rest in peace. We send our prayers to all.
Laurie and Larry Wetterschneider
May 16, 2014
Please know that we hold your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. We were terribly sorry to learn of Jim's passing away.
Anne Sutton
May 15, 2014
Jim Mather was the BEST GUY EVER!!
I would love to call him and ask him how he was. His response was always the same. "I'M havin' a GOOD Time!!" He had the nicest smile and the cheeriest disposition.
He was loved and will be missed by my entire family
Susan Harris
May 15, 2014
So sorry to hear about Jim. My prayers are with your family Karin.
Steve Rieffer
May 15, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to Karin and the girls. My wife Vicki and I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim & Karin for over 20 years,. We will miss him on both a personal and professional level. May he rest in peace knowing that he meant a great deal to so many of us.
Cathy McCall
May 15, 2014
I'm very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. His daughter Kelly was a good friend of my son Jim at Salpointe. Please accept our sympathy and prayers.
Jay and Cathy McCall
Mark Rubin
May 15, 2014
Jim and I crossed paths many, many times, and it was always a pleasure. He'll be missed!
Bryan McNamara
May 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Mather. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Lynn Ossowski
May 15, 2014
I can still picture Jim in the halls at Salpointe, always here for parent meetings and athletic events. His big smile and enthusiastic view of life stay with me. Please know that everyone in the Salpointe community is with you during this time and praying for peace in your hearts. Jim lived life in a big way and we can only hope to continue his legacy.
May 15, 2014
Love you all SO much!!! You are in my thoughts & prayers!!! Patty Arida.
Salpointe Catholic High School
May 15, 2014
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Mather family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Ilene Deckard
May 15, 2014
Jim will be missed. He is leaving a hole in our hearts that is now being filled with love.
Judy Tocco
May 15, 2014
I have known Jim for over 20 years and over the years I have counted on him to be a trusted advisor, friend and mentor. He was a truly great and honorable man and I will certainly miss him.
May 15, 2014
We are so sorry to hear about Jim.
He was such a wonderful person...and a devoted husband and dad.
Our deepest sympathy.
Dick and Jane Gaver
May 15, 2014
I am so terribly sorry to hear of Jim's passing Karin. I understand your pain and will be praying for you and your family.
Tim Soliday
Suzette Valenzuela
May 15, 2014
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND,FATHER'S PASSING. I WILL KEEP YOU AND JIM IN MY PRAYERS. SUZETTE H VALENZUELA
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