Beloved husband of Martha “Marty” Bear (nee Exler); loving father of Bryan (Chris) and the late Greg (surviving Michelle “Shelly”) Bear; adoring grandfather of Mackenzie, Nathan, Morgan and Paige; dear brother of Helen (Harry) Tiggard; dear brother-in-law of Marian Exler and the late Nancy Horstman. Our dearest uncle, great uncle and friend to many.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date with details to follow. Interment at J.B. National Cemetery was held in private.
Marty, Brian, and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. And so sorry that you have to go through this without extended family and friends at your side. Know that we love you and in spirit are there with you. Please call on us for support.
Looking forward to celebrating Jim’s life at a later date.
Love,
Bob and Sue Ruzicka
Marty, Brian, and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. And so sorry that you have to go through this without extended family and friends at your side. Know that we love you and in spirit are there with you. Please call on us for support.
Looking forward to celebrating Jim’s life at a later date.
Love,
Bob and Sue Ruzicka
So sorry for yet another loss to your family. May you find strength and peace from God and your friends.
So sorry for yet another loss to your family. May you find strength and peace from God and your friends.
Marty my heart brakes for you and your family
Love,
Judy and Bob
Marty my heart brakes for you and your family
Love,
Judy and Bob
Dear Marty, Brian and family,Shelly and family and Helen and family, Kathy and I know that we cannot say the right words to all of you at the loss of Jim. We always enjoyed being with him and enjoyed his dry sense of humor. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Love, Jim & Kathy Buseman
Dear Marty, Brian and family,Shelly and family and Helen and family, Kathy and I know that we cannot say the right words to all of you at the loss of Jim. We always enjoyed being with him and enjoyed his dry sense of humor. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Love, Jim & Kathy Buseman
So very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We love you all very much.
So very sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. We love you all very much.
I’m so sorry Mom Bear, Brian, Shelly, all the grandkids, Scott, Teri, Brett, Ashley aunt Marian and the rest of the family and friends. You have all suffered more loss recently than anyone should have to endure. I wish we could be there for all of you, but know that you are all in our prayers. Please reach out if there is anything we can do for you.
I’m so sorry Mom Bear, Brian, Shelly, all the grandkids, Scott, Teri, Brett, Ashley aunt Marian and the rest of the family and friends. You have all suffered more loss recently than anyone should have to endure. I wish we could be there for all of you, but know that you are all in our prayers. Please reach out if there is anything we can do for you.
To the Bear Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dad & Mom (Ray & Loretta) always spoke highly of your family. Prayers for your family.
To the Bear Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dad & Mom (Ray & Loretta) always spoke highly of your family. Prayers for your family.
Bryan I am so very sorry. I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan I am so very sorry. I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sadden for your loss. We always enjoyed our times we got to see Jim. He was so easy to talk to and so entertaining. He will be missed by all. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sadden for your loss. We always enjoyed our times we got to see Jim. He was so easy to talk to and so entertaining. He will be missed by all. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Marty – we are so sad about Jim. Jim was such a nice man and good friend. He will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers. I am sending you a hug. With love, Sarah and Phil
Dear Marty – we are so sad about Jim. Jim was such a nice man and good friend. He will be missed. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers. I am sending you a hug. With love, Sarah and Phil
Marty, I just discovered Jim’s passing. I was so shocked. I am very sorry for your loss. You and Jim always looked good together. I have been looking forward to more car cruises with him (in our Chargers). His humor made him fun to be around. I miss him!
Marty, I just discovered Jim’s passing. I was so shocked. I am very sorry for your loss. You and Jim always looked good together. I have been looking forward to more car cruises with him (in our Chargers). His humor made him fun to be around. I miss him!