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Robert James "Jim" Cross

August 21, 2017
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Message from Dave and Michele Nelson
August 29, 2017 5:45 AM

Our deepest sympathy Kathy, Megan, Heather, and families. We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Very fond memories of playing softball with and against Jim who I always considered a great guy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers,
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A candle was lit by Dave and Michele Nelson on August 29, 2017 5:36 AM
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A candle was lit by Craig & Pam (Loftus) Johnson on August 28, 2017 4:38 PM
Message from Craig & Pam Johnson
August 28, 2017 4:35 PM

We are so sad for your loss of Jim. He was so fun to be around & we will miss him at the reunion next August. Many thoughts & prayers are going your way from us!
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A candle was lit by Coni Lane on August 27, 2017 5:47 PM
Message from Peggy (Frank) Hasley
August 27, 2017 10:05 AM

I,m so sorry for your loss. I just finished watching the video. What a Beautiful and Joyus family the two of you have created.

With Sympathy.
Pegs
Message from Dan & Staci Brewer
August 27, 2017 9:07 AM

I am so sorry for your loss of one great man! I won't forget all I learned from him! Hugs to you all. Love you and Loved him!!
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A candle was lit by Ron and Gail Andrews and family on August 26, 2017 8:54 PM
Message from Kathi McLaughlin Ruud
August 26, 2017 3:27 PM

Kathy, Heather, Megan and families: I have so many great memories from years ago when we were all much younger and Jim was a big, strappin' ball player. Oh, the home runs that guy could hit! We raised our kids in that Richmond Hill ballpark and had so many fun times. My heart hurts for you all and hope that the many memories will sustain you going forward. The world lost a wonderful and loving man. May he now rest in heaven.
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A candle was lit by Kathi Ruud on August 26, 2017 3:21 PM
Message from Max & Meg Radue
August 26, 2017 10:09 AM

We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will always remember his love of softball and of his players. He made sports "fun".
Message from Jody Hungerford
August 25, 2017 12:26 PM

Kathy and family, I am so very sad to read of Jim's passing. Kathy, I've always thought of you as one of the most positive people I knew in high school! I laughed, smiled and cried when I watched the slide show. What great pictures of your times together. You have many positive memories of your life with Jim and I pray the Lord will help you through this time. God bless you all.
Message from Ken and Cindy Pippin
August 25, 2017 8:44 AM

The video brought us smiles, laughter and tears. Then we thought about Jim being able to tell his stories again without hindrance, teaching smaller angels how to hit and perhaps demonstrating how he belts it over a fence--EVERY time! You lived life well, Jim Cross, and loved even better. We will miss you and we hurt for your family, but thoughts of you will always make us smile.
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A candle was lit by Ken and Cindy Pippin and family on August 25, 2017 8:35 AM
Message from Hank and Jan Smeltzer
August 24, 2017 10:34 PM

Cathy, and family,\
We were so sorry to hear about Jim's death.... Know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.......
Hank and Jan Smeltzer
Message from Mike Welch
August 24, 2017 9:46 PM

Dear Cross family I was so sad to hear of the passing of Jim. He was always so good to all of us growing up. I loved the talks with Jim about sports. He always took the time to make us all feel special. I loved his big laugh . I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was ordered on August 24, 2017

Message from Randy and Carol DeBlieck
August 24, 2017 4:00 PM

Deepest sympathy Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on August 24, 2017

Message from Jim Porte Family
August 24, 2017 9:27 AM

We're sad with you Gwen for your loss. Peace be with you in this difficult time.
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A candle was lit by Jim Porte and family on August 24, 2017 9:25 AM
Message from Steve and Deb Klemmer
August 24, 2017 6:40 AM

Kathy, Heather and Megan you have our sympathy and prayers. We have lost a great guy! What memories we have of the old neighborhood!
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A candle was lit by Steve and Deb Klemmer on August 24, 2017 6:31 AM
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A candle was lit by Michele Crimmins on August 24, 2017 6:12 AM
Message from Charles Loenser
August 24, 2017 6:02 AM

Kathy, sorry to hear about Jim.
A big thank you from both of you, for being apart of best years of my life.
Peace and strength be with your family.
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A candle was lit by Earl and Jean Hursman Cheyenne Wy on August 23, 2017 10:33 PM
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A candle was lit by Duane and Karen West on August 23, 2017 7:50 PM
Message from Mike Egert
August 23, 2017 3:35 PM

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike
Message from Terry & Paulette Granell
August 23, 2017 3:31 PM

Kathy, Heather, Megan and families - our condolences to all of you. Jim was such a great guy and will be missed by many. He is now at peace without any suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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A candle was lit by Terry & Paulette Granell on August 23, 2017 3:23 PM
Message from Trina Gilbraith
August 23, 2017 2:34 PM

....all of my thoughts and prayers to all of you. I know you will miss him dearly. We usually aren't in "the know" for our loved ones paths and have to trust the one who does know. So I know he is in peace and will always live on in your hearts and lives. All the many people will comfort you and share amazing stories with you- some things you probably will hear for the first time! Take care and hold on to each other. Thinking of you 🙏
Message from Kathy Martins and Family
August 23, 2017 11:16 AM

Kathy, Heather, and Megan, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We had some good times back in the "old neighbor". Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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A candle was lit by Kathy Martins and Family on August 23, 2017 11:12 AM
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A candle was lit by Gary and Kathy Minder on August 23, 2017 10:58 AM
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A candle was lit by Darla Hursman Brown on August 23, 2017 6:09 AM
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A candle was lit by Nan Carlson on August 22, 2017 10:44 PM
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A candle was lit by Gene and Mary Ann Girten on August 22, 2017 9:18 PM
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A candle was lit by Stella Sherbeyn and family. on August 22, 2017 9:10 PM
Message from Gloria (alvarez)snook
August 22, 2017 8:51 PM

Kathy sorry for your loss
My heart goes out you and your family
Prayers
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A candle was lit by Victor and Amy Dzekunskas on August 22, 2017 8:41 PM
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A candle was lit by Amy and Victor Dzekunskas on August 22, 2017 8:30 PM
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent on August 22, 2017

Michael and Sarah Cross and family from Texas. Jean White family from Virginia. Jan and Terry Powell family, Frank and Cathy Cross family, Mary and Jim Stewart family, Neal and Vonda Cross family all from Missouri. With Love and Sympathy

Message from Deb & Ki Wirth
August 22, 2017 8:13 PM

Our deepest condolences to Kathy & family. Jim was a great guy that is gone too soon. Our prayers go out to you during the days ahead. God grant you the strength to persevere. Cherish the memories.
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A candle was lit by Deb & Ki Wirth on August 22, 2017 8:08 PM
Message from Wendy Rowand
August 22, 2017 8:06 PM

Kathy and family, I am so saddened for all of you. Jim was a great guy who will be greatly missed. I have fond memories of a young Kathy and Jim living in the trailer in Colona! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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A candle was lit by Deb Williams on August 22, 2017 7:37 PM
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on August 22, 2017

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A candle was lit by Daryl & Linda Rice on August 22, 2017 5:28 PM
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A candle was lit by Pam and Mike Damrow on August 22, 2017 4:59 PM
Message from Pam and Mike Damrow
August 22, 2017 4:58 PM

Kathy, Heather and Megan...No words can express how we feel for your loss of your husband and father. He was a very special person in so many ways! He will truly be missed. Treasure all of your memories. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to all.
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A candle was lit by Deb DeBoever on August 22, 2017 4:56 PM
Message from Mike & Donna Judge
August 22, 2017 4:46 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family through this difficult time. Jim was a wonderful person and we are so glad our paths crossed.
Message from Meredith McNaught
August 22, 2017 4:24 PM

Jim was my first softball coach. A nice, caring man who helped me learn the game. I have always remembered him fondly from those days out at Bollen Field. Such good times! My condolences to you all on the loss of such a wonderful man. I know he will be missed by many.
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A candle was lit by Gerald and Maryann VanDeWoestyne on August 22, 2017 4:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Mike & Linda Minnaert on August 22, 2017 3:15 PM
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A candle was lit by Tasso and Francie Liras on August 22, 2017 2:17 PM
Message from Robert Shore
August 22, 2017 2:14 PM

Kathy, Heather and Megan,
We are deeply saddened by the death of your husband and father, I would like to extend our condolences to you and your family.
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A candle was lit by Roger and Billie Hulting on August 22, 2017 11:33 AM
Message from Linda White, Lana Vandemore, Lois Wigant, Norlaine Verschoore
August 22, 2017 11:01 AM

Kathy and family,
You have our sincere sympathy. All of us are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Our hearts are hurting for you.
Message from Trish Burgeson
August 22, 2017 10:17 AM

Jim was one of my "faves" while working at McCaw Medical Clinic. A kind man and a big loss. Truly sorry and glad I got to meet him.
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A candle was lit by Frank & Lana Prenevost on August 22, 2017 6:54 AM
Message from Dick & Mary Ghys
August 21, 2017 10:07 PM

Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Lots of great slow pitch memories!
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A candle was lit by Dick & Mary Ghys on August 21, 2017 10:06 PM
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A candle was lit by Charles Loenser on August 21, 2017 9:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Mike & Carol Park on August 21, 2017 9:10 PM
Message from Brad and Joan Windisch
August 21, 2017 8:28 PM

Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tough time. Please know our love and hugs are with you always. Jim was such a great friend to us. We have so many great memories that we will cherish forever. God be with you all. He is now his old self in with Jesus.
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A candle was lit by Brad and Joan Windisch on August 21, 2017 8:25 PM
Message from Larry Ropp, Bug Scuffle Arkansas
August 21, 2017 8:11 PM

Jim was a heck of a nice guy and always fun to be around. I really enjoyed the times I had an opportunity to be around him. I pray for Jim, Kathy and your family. I'm glad I have him in my memories.
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A candle was lit by Kris and Stacey (Cowan) Rettig on August 21, 2017 5:26 PM
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A candle was lit by Jean Curcuru on August 21, 2017 4:32 PM
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A candle was lit by Steve and Sharon Lofgren on August 21, 2017 4:26 PM
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A candle was lit by Jim and Zelda Cowan on August 21, 2017 4:22 PM
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A candle was lit by Butch and Merry Gernant on August 21, 2017 4:13 PM
Message from Jane Scherer
August 21, 2017 2:47 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and for your family.
Message from Monica Boone Bonynge
August 21, 2017 2:46 PM

Sending love, light and prayers to all. I'm so very sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories fill your heart with peace.
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A candle was lit by Monica Boone Bonynge on August 21, 2017 2:45 PM
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