WANKEL, JAMES L
81, of Phoenix, AZ, passed peacefully on March 25, 2013. James was born on November 9, 1931 in Minot, ND. He had a long career at Boeing, Allied and H. & R. Block. Preceded in death by his wife Dolores, he is survived by his daughter Suzan and son Jesse, and brothers Murray and Willie of California, grandson Riley and great-grandsons Xavier and Conner. Graveside Service will be held at 10am, Friday, April 12, 2013 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.
Your brother, uncle, father took time to discipline me, doctor me when I was ill, walk me down the isle, give me away, take me back. When Mom passed on, we became friends. Just checking in calls for comfort. I was looking for him, calling him, waiting for him when I got the call. I am so glad that I was able to be with him for that last hug, to kiss him good-bye, hold his hand and rub his fuzzy head. To pray over him. My many thanks to a Dad who has done so much for me. My heart hurts, your hurt. May God be with you in your loss.