James Nelson Daudet, 72, born on February 24, 1948 in Aruba.
Devoted husband, father and servant of the Lord lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, May 21, 2020.
He strived to make the best of every situation regardless of the
obstacles. James dedicated his life to his family and lived every day with joy and happiness. His hobbies included playing his Hammond organ, hot rods, camping and spending time with those he loved. James is survived by his wife Karen, his son Jeff (Nichole) with their two grandsons Hudson and Bronson and his oldest son Tim and his sister Carol (Steve).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. with a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Lisa McElhaney Elorza
Dearest Cousins Karen, Jeff, Tim, and Carol,
We are so very sorry for your loss, and are thinking of you.
Jim was a great guy, and will be sadly missed.
I am so glad for the time that we were able to spend with him and your family, during our visits to Phoenix.
He was always up for a few good laughs and stories about family stuff, even the last time that we spoke. So fortunate to have known him, and I will now hold onto those memories, until we meet again.
Rest in peace cousin Jimmy. We love you,
Lisa and Fernando
Randy Thomas
I was so saddened to learn of Jim’s death. While we have not remained in contact for many many years, I remember the Daudet family well. My relationship with Jim was in the mid-sixties brought about by my brother(Dennis, dec) who often visited with the Daudets’. Jim was such a nice and caring individual, and I am certain the Godly values displayed by his parents were freely given to many others over the course of his life well lived. Peace be to his memory and many blessings to his family. Randy Thomas
Eileen Perris
Dear Karen,
I am so sorry to learn of Jim’s death. I thought of Jim as being a very kind and Christian person.
I know he is with the Lord. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
Eileen Perris (from Dr. Vaughn’s office)
I would very much enjoy seeing you again when the time is good for both of us.
My email is eileenperris@aol.com
Andrea K Mayhan
Dear Karen and Family,
Thinking of you in this time of sorry at hearing of Jim’s death. It saddens me knowing you are experiencing an emptiness in his absence. Know I am praying for you and asking Jesus to grant you peaceful comfort, to recall cherished memories of love and laughter as Jesus holds you in the palm of His precious hand.
“Dawdit” is rejoicing in heaven, and I am recalling blessed memories of time spent with our two families.
Sending my love Karen.
John and Shirley Lester
Karen: My sympathy goes out to you and your family with the death of Jim. I knew Jim through my association with his parents, Howard and Lois, who were very close friends of ours. Howard and I were both Garrett employees, and were the co-founders of the SAE Arizona Section, and this is where I met Jim, as he would frequently attend our SAE meetings with his Dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
John & Shirley Lester
Tom Moore
Karen, Jeff and Tim:
Jimmy was my best friend while we worked together at Garrett Supply…we shared many good times together. Jimmy had a passion for life, and especially for his music. I remember him telling me how he played “Great Balls of Fire” for the Japanese guys when he was in Japan with OSG Tap & Die. I will always have fond memories of the times we spent together, and miss him dearly.
Rest in peace Jimmy
Love to Karen and the boys, Tom Moore