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Mike Weiss posted a condolence
Sunday, March 15, 2026
I knew Jim a long time ago when we both worked at Sears always and a forever old friend.
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Joe and Julie Zeglevski posted a condolence
Monday, March 2, 2026
Our prayer to Jims family. We have known Jim for about 50 years,he was the best man in our wedding. The 70s were crazy for our group. Tender trap and Embers. Many great memories. Miss you Jim.
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Lisa posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, February 27, 2026
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I'll see you on the other side one day. Our circle is getting smaller, but it will never be broken.
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Kathleen Coleman lit a candle
Friday, February 27, 2026
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Jim will be greatly missed. I looked forward to his holiday texts, just because texts, and his texts of encouragement. He called me his "little sister."
RIP my dear friend. Condolences to his family. You are in my prayers.
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Norm Coleman uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Jim was my closest friend. I met him in 1975 at Embers. He was good people. Always there for anyone who needed help. He worked hard and was dedicated to his craft. We sat many of morning drinking coffee at his dining room table talking about life and what ever current event was going on at the time. I am going to miss our mornings over coffee and our chats. And the phone calls across country to check in on each other. Rest in Peace my friend, you've earned it. Say hi to your mom and dad and Sheri. Give am all a hug for me. Love you brother. See you when my time comes.
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Darla Porter posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Jim was a family man thru & thru. He took such care & love with the people around him. Debbie is my sister & I know she loved him dearly & took such good care of him. Jim, you will be missed! ❤️
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The Watts Family purchased flowers
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Jenny uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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My dad wasn’t selfish with his time, his talent, or his treasure. Even when time was limited and even when he was tired, he always made space to help people, animals, anyone who needed him.
I hope he’s remembered not for the loud moments or the grand gestures, but for the quiet, steady goodness he showed every single day. The small acts. The phone calls. The showing up. The helping hand when no one else saw.
I’m so grateful for the years we had, for the conversations, the visits, and the love we shared even living so far apart. And when I see my boys being helpers, I know he had a hand in passing that gift on to them.
That’s how I hope everyone remembers my dad, not for the noise of life, but for the quiet kindness that defined it.
In his words and now ours, “I love you more.”
A Memorial Tree was planted for James Leighton
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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The family of James Newell Leighton uploaded a photo
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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