James Zimbelman

James Zimbelman March 16, 1934 – October 17, 2015 James “Jim” Zimbelman, 81, of Longmont, Colorado, died October 17, 2015 at his home. He was born to George and Molly (Trupp) Zimbelman in Prospect Valley, Colorado on his family farm. Jim grew up on the Prospect Valley Ranch raising Aryshire dairy cattle and farming. Active in 4H Club, several of his cows were awarded Grand Championships or Reserve Grand Championships. He served in the US Army’s Security Agency from February 1957 until December of 1959. On December 20, 1968 he married Donna Seekins in Brighton, Colorado. Jim and Donna owned and operated Z&Z Service Company in FT. Lupton for 32 years. He was a member of Rocky Mountain Bible Baptist Church in Longmont; was a past member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving as a member of the Deacon Board as well as a past member of Elmwood Baptist Church where he served as the Treasurer. He was a past Ft Lupton City Council member, Ft Lupton Fire Board member and a member of the Dahlia Flower Club. Jim was also a railroad buff and loved his model railroad trains, tracks and fishing. He was a member of LuLu City Line, an Estes Park railroad club, while he and Donna lived in Estes Park for 11 years. Jim was an avid Bronco fan, being an original season ticket holder. Jim is survived by his wife, Donna Zimbelman, of Longmont, CO; brother, Robert and wife Arlene of Georgetown, TX; brother, Darell and wife Suzanne of Windsor, CO; brother-in-laws, Jack Schreiner of Lakewood, CO, James Seekins of Cheyenne, WY, Donald Seekins of Parker, CO and David Seekins of Delta, CO; Sister in Laws, Ramona Guardado of Denver, CO and Janet Beck of Aurora, CO. Numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Shirley Schreiner and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Carroll-Lewellen Funeral Chapel, 503 Terry Street, Longmont. A Funeral Service will be held, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Rocky Mountain Bible Baptist Church, 1450 Martin Street in Longmont. Pastors Ken Martinez and Paul Roper officiating. Interment will follow at 1:30 pm, Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton. Military honors provided by American Legion Post 32 in Longmont. Arrangements entrusted to Carroll-Lewellen Funeral & Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the mission fund at Rocky Mountain Baptist Church, 1450 Martin Street, Longmont, CO 80501. www.carroll-lewellen.com Facts Born: March 16, 1934 Death: October 17, 2015 Services Service Information A service summary is not available