1910 – 2006

G. Heber James, 95, left his mortal existence on July 2, 2006. Heber was born in the Mormon Colonies in Colonia Pacheco Mexico on September 24, 1910. His parents were George Heber James and Sarah Nelson. Heber’s father died one month prior to his birth. He then went with his mother and older sister, Vinetta, to Thatcher, Ariz., where he was raised until he moved to Phoenix in 1930. Heber was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Norma Morris, and their daughter Jacalyn Sue. Heber outlived all of his siblings and countless friends and relatives. He owned and operated Nelson Electric Company, a supplier of Kohler generators and engines, for close to 50 years. He was self-taught in all his endeavors. Heber could build and repair anything and everything. He was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his son Gerald (Quola), and daughters Janet Morrison (Reed), Judi Ronnow, Joyce Williams (Gene), Jeanne Despain (Allan), Josephine Foutz (Don), 32 grandchildren, 102 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren. Please join us for a celebration of Heber’s life on Saturday, July 8, at the Glendale Stake Center, 8602 N. 31st Ave., 11 a.m. Viewing 10 a.m. Interment on Monday, July 10, 2006, at Thatcher City Cemetery. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/eastvalleytribune/obituary.aspx?n=g-heber-james&pid=18372930&fhid=2950#sthash.ayTKhzVL.dpuf