Clarence Eddleman

C. James “Jim” Eddleman, 88, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2016. A WWII Navy Veteran and a proud Mason, Jim is survived by his children, Gary & Barb Eddleman of Longmont, Colorado, Bud & Debbie Eddleman of Hosford, Florida, Ray & Judy Eddleman of Arvada, Colorado, Debbie & Larry Brown of Hosford, Florida, and Kathy & Rick Brown of Bristol, Florida. Jim leaves a long and lasting legacy in grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Tamara, Garett, Ryan, Katlynd, Courtney, Rick, Shannon, Sausha, Monica, Michael and Nikki, his great- grandchildren, Chayse, Noah, Carson, Lacey, Makayla, Kassidi, Korie, Alysha, Kayla, Joydan, Andrew, Nathan, Noah, Marshall, Brayden, Maddie Grace, Sophie, Hudson, Ellie, Logan and Landry, and one great-great-grandchild, Dahlia. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Bill Eddleman of Hudson, Colorado and his wife, Jane Bowhan Eddleman. Jim believed that life was very simple. He never met a stranger. He was a hard working cowboy, rancher, cattle buyer, trucker, mechanic, business owner, entrepreneur and a pilot. He always looked back at simpler times when a handshake was enough to seal a deal, right and wrong were as clear as black and white. Jim loved riding horses and pushing cattle and fishing. He worked side by side with family and friends. It was not just a job, it way a way of life. He was a great cook! Loved fried chicken, chicken fried steak and green chili and there was only one best-ever pecan pie – from his daughter, Kathy. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people and I require the same from them.” JOHN WAYNE Jim Eddleman lived by the Code of the West. 1. Lived Each Day with Courage 2. Take Pride in Your Work 3. Always Finish What You Start 4. Do What Has To Be Done 5. Be Tough, But Fair 6. When You Make A Promise, Keep It 7. Ride for the Brand 8. Talk Less and Say More 9. Remember That Some Things Aren’t For Sale 10. Know Where To Draw The Line At this time in our lives when heroes are in short supply… We were the lucky ones who knew Jim Eddleman, Our Dad, and Our Hero. Missing you forever and a day. Your son, Ray B. Eddleman