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James SHIRAH Obituary

SHIRAH, James, 65, passed away on September 7, 2015. He was born on April 18, 1950 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is survived by two daughters, Amy and Jill Shirah and three grandchildren all from Kalamazoo and longtime girlfriend, Marsha Lawson of Phoenix. A Memorial Celebration will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Southwest Community Center, 5950 S. Cardinal Ave., Tucson, AZ.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 13, 2015.

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Signe Razzi

March 10, 2016

I just am now finding this out as I had known Jim for over 30 years and have cut his hair all of these years. Lately I had been thinking about him and why I haven't seen him for so long so I went looking and came across his obituary. I am saddened to hear of his passing, he was a good guy. I will miss you and I hope your little guy Homey is doing ok without you. He must be broken hearted.

Joe Turner

September 28, 2015

Jim, what a character, a great guy, and a friend. You always made me laugh. You are fun to work with and a great mentor. God bless Jim and his family.

victoria gilmore

September 27, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Jim at work.

Jill shirah

September 26, 2015

Dad I miss you everyday, you made me proud to me your daughter. You were a good man and I will forever cherish you in my heart. I love you always and you will forever will be with me. I will always be your little girl. Always. ...

Cindy Abbott

September 25, 2015

You will be missed by many..I will miss your laugh and your piercing blue eyes...

September 24, 2015

Rest in peace,Jim. You will certainly be missed by our family.
Elaine Boiko
Brainerd,Mn.

Debbie Sims

September 24, 2015

"Friends are family you choose for yourself"! We are going to miss you Jimmy. You were a great friend, co-worker and a fantastic dad, grandpa to your daughters & grandchildren! Luv U Man...Man's man from Michigan!

Dave Tincombe

September 23, 2015

I had the pleasure of knowing, working, camping and hanging out with Jim for more than 35 years. We did a lot of fun and crazy things over the years, he always was a jokester, and he will be missed by all who knew him. I miss you buddy.

Gary Fernandez

September 15, 2015

So very sorry to hear about Jim passing. Although I haven't seen him since I had lunch with him when I visited Tucson 15 years ago I remember all the good times and laughs we had on a daily basis when I lived there. He was a wonderful and generous man and my prayers and thoughts are with his family and everyone who loved him.

Mark Shindler

September 14, 2015

I always enjoyed Jim's easy going nature at work. He was easy to work with and always professional about how he did his work. He always maintained a good sense of humor regardless of what was going on.

Suzanne Gilpin

September 14, 2015

His sense of humor and fun nature will be missed. He is probably have a beer with Lane.

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