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JAMES “JIM” WALTER STITLEY, JR.

James “Jim” Walter Stitley, Jr. passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on December 11, 2023, at the age of 79 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on May 23, 1944, in York, Pennsylvania. Jim was a man of kindness and possessed a delightful sense of humor that remained with him until the end.

Jim dedicated his professional life to the field of …

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Memories & condolences

You were a great friend.  You had so many interests.  Your compassion for people was always evident. I remember your st…
You were a great friend.  You had so many interests.  Your compassion for people was always evident…
You were a great friend.  You had so many interests.  Your compa…
Remembering the spiritually uplifting times in Sedona, AZ - when Jim & Tresa held weekly gatherings at their 'office'. …
Remembering the spiritually uplifting times in Sedona, AZ - when Jim & Tresa held weekly gatherings…
Remembering the spiritually uplifting times in Sedona, AZ - when…

How lucky I am to have someone who makes it so hard to say goodbye.  In my grief, my tears give testimony to the love I…

How lucky I am to have someone who makes it so hard to say goodbye.  In my grief, my tears give tes…

How lucky I am to have someone who makes it so hard to say goodb…

To Jim and Tresa, I fondly remember Jim at the American Institute of Baking. Elfish grin, hooded eyes; an interest in a…

To Jim and Tresa, I fondly remember Jim at the American Institute of Baking. Elfish grin, hooded ey…

To Jim and Tresa, I fondly remember Jim at the American Institut…

Favorites

What were James's favorite books?
He carried around the book “Quantum Physics” for the last year and a half.
He carried around the book “Quantum Physics” for the last year and a half.
He carried around the book “Quantum Physics” for the last year and a half.
What were James's favorite ways to spend free time?
Astronomy and reading
Astronomy and reading
Astronomy and reading

Timeline

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Born

May 23rd, 1944
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Got married to Tresa Rose Stitley

July 13th, 1996
Tecumseh, MI
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Passed away

December 11th, 2023
Cornville, AZ

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Cause of death

Lewy Body Dementia

Method of disposition

Body donation

Accord Hospice of Sedona Valley
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