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Timeline for James P. Amenhauser
Born: April 2, 1962
Died: August 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Amenhauser announce his passing on Sunday August 10th of 2025. He was 63. His passing was sudden and unexpected. His loss has left a hole in all our hearts.
An informal gathering will be held at Marana Mortuary on Tuesday August 19th starting at 11am.
In honor of Jim, if possible, we would love for everyone to wear Richard Petty blue.
I'm missing you Punk, there's a vacancy in my life as I'm still trying to come to grips with Gods will. Love you Dad "Pops" Amenhauser
Thank you for allowing us, The Chamberlain Group family, to join your family in remembrance of Jim, this morning. It meant a lot to us just being able to be there to support Pam during this time. Knowing Pam has allowed us to get to know Jim in our own way. If you know Pam you're going to hear about Jim, and we've gotten to know how much he has meant in her life. Every morning, at 9AM, Pam leads a meeting with just about every Chamberlain employee who showed up today. She keeps us in line, and runs a tight ship, but on Fridays... we cut loose a little bit. We all share what our plans are for the weekend and enjoy a little extra banter. Whenever Pam would tell us about her weekend plans it was always "Jim and I are going to..." On occasion we'd hear Jim in the background, and if we were lucky, he'd even say good morning to the group of us. Personally, I developed a mental image of the kind of man that Jim was, and in my mind's eye he was a man who wasn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and get some work done. A salt of the Earth kind of a guy. A man's man, if you will, but I heard a sense of humor come through on occasion as well. We'd hear about what he was doing around the property, especially after it was hit by that storm a year or so ago, and how he would take care of things around there. Everything I heard today, from his friends and family, solidified that picture in my mind of what kind of man he was. The fact that Pam cared so much about him, that says a lot...that's enough right there to know that he was a good man.
Miss you.. How to get up in the morning and not find a message from you. Wakey wakey mom, burning daylight. Love you I'll call you later. Okay Mom what's for dinner? Afternoon call Goodnight Mom. Goodnight Jim, promise to love you all of my life. Today I know I loved you all of yours.
Your presence here on earth has been short but filled with adventures, achievement and most importantly with love. The love of family both given and shared, the pride of becoming a man who was admired and emulated You journey short but impactful You will be missed but most importantly, remembered.
Jim - you were an ornery, hilarious, one-of-a-kind soul in my life. Rest in peace, dear cousin. Heaven's now filled with more laughter—and likely a bit more mischief too. Praying for peace that passes all understanding for your family and friends, and especially for your Bride. I will love you forever…
You kept life interesting for all those around you. You were always there and loved me unconditionally. Missing you is an understatement. Rest in peace and don’t try to change things up there? I love you more than words can say "Pops"
We love you and miss you my big brother Jimmy James
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Eric Amenhauser lit a candle
While we did not know James personally, we felt like we did because of the many stories Pam shared with us about James during our daily morning meeting (especially on Fridays) as well as the occasional cameo he made in Pam's background on Teams. Our sincere condolences Pam and Family. Sending our thoughts and prayers. May James Rest in Peace.
Don’t think of him as gone away-- his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets-- this earth is only one. Just think of him resting from sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today, how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched… for nothing loved is ever lost-- and he was love so much. - E. Brenneman
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Kari Asphodel lit a candle
our thoughts and prayers are with you La Posada Facility Department
our thoughts and prayers are with you all. La Posada Facility Department
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Stephanie & Jason Kilmer, Kat Byars lit a candle
Although time and distance kept us apart, I always held my nephew close in heart—and his light shone through every joke he shared and every laugh he inspired online. I may not have seen him in person often, but I always felt connected when I read his Facebook posts—those clever one-liners, silly memes, or that grin in his photos. His humor had a way of bringing me closer, even from afar. I’ll never forget how he could make me laugh at the oddest times—his digital presence was like a beam of sunshine on the dullest day. I’m grateful for those moments of joy he shared across screens and miles. Cyndi, you are right...he holds a special place in my heart
Vern and I are so sadden to hear about Jim's passing, he was such a great guy and loved to joke around. He will forever be in our hearts.
I will miss Jim more than words written My Big Brother Rest in Peace Eric Amenhauser
My Thoughts & Prayers to the Amenhauser/Polk Family. Jim was my cousin. Although we didn't really know each other, my Heart is Broken for my Family. Rest in Peaceful Paradise Jim 💙 Peace, Light & Love to All...Blessed Be
You have left beautiful memories for those who knew and loved you. Your love of the land and the beauty of nature brought smiles and happiness to those who knew you. Your photos and your smile will forever bring warm thoughts to those who were lucky enough to have you in their lives. Your love of family and your caring for family will continue in the hearts of those you loved.
Jim was a fun, adventurous child… Always the one with ideas, and the rest of us were happy to give it a try. Let me tell you - big wheels have their speed limits and are not made to jump going downhills . Hiding out in an old metal container precariously hanging off a cliff, to learn the next day it was on the bottom of the canyon. ZIP lining 200’ above the canyon on a very old and rusted cable. So many stories of unknown dangerous activity. We truly had angels looking out for us all. I am so thankful as children we had each other. As adults drama can happen, people get hurt or angry.. With Jim it never lasted long. His non-apologies seemed to smooth things over. He was someone who could be counted on when needed, no matter what. ( even if grumbling through it) He loved greatly, was sarcastic yet funny. You always knew when he was in the room! I will miss him terribly, my heart aches for our loss. Love you Jimmy James
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Paul Ciabattari lit a candle
my name is Paul Ciabattari I am Jim's biological father I was heart broking to hear of his passing I always had him in my heart but time and things did not let that happen I will regret that for the rest of my days. I know he will be in a good place and just may be someday we will hug each other and he will know how much i really did love him. my condolence to the family and to lyn the woman that I loved and lost may god be with you all. always yours Paul
I met Jim only once but feel I knew him through his mom’s sharing who he was. My heart goes out to all who lost their husband, son, brother, parent and grandparent, and friend. Rest in peace.
Jim was my first born son and my second child. Our hearts are forever to grieve the loss of you. He was loving, and kind to his family, as a son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. The world lost a beautiful soul. By Grace I will miss you my son. You are forever my Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I know you and your sister Colleen are together.. Until my time rest.. love you always and forever..Mom
The girls loved getting together with Jim and Pam. Jim was good at making them laugh 😃 We'll miss him 😢 Cherish the memories Love, Heather, Ralph, Emma and Bobbie
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.
I'm missing you Punk, there's a vacancy in my life as I'm still trying to come to grips with Gods will. Love you Dad "Pops" Amenhauser
Thank you for allowing us, The Chamberlain Group family, to join your family in remembrance of Jim, this morning. It meant a lot to us just being able to be there to support Pam during this time. Knowing Pam has allowed us to get to know Jim in our own way. If you know Pam you're going to hear about Jim, and we've gotten to know how much he has meant in her life. Every morning, at 9AM, Pam leads a meeting with just about every Chamberlain employee who showed up today. She keeps us in line, and runs a tight ship, but on Fridays... we cut loose a little bit. We all share what our plans are for the weekend and enjoy a little extra banter. Whenever Pam would tell us about her weekend plans it was always "Jim and I are going to..." On occasion we'd hear Jim in the background, and if we were lucky, he'd even say good morning to the group of us. Personally, I developed a mental image of the kind of man that Jim was, and in my mind's eye he was a man who wasn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and get some work done. A salt of the Earth kind of a guy. A man's man, if you will, but I heard a sense of humor come through on occasion as well. We'd hear about what he was doing around the property, especially after it was hit by that storm a year or so ago, and how he would take care of things around there. Everything I heard today, from his friends and family, solidified that picture in my mind of what kind of man he was. The fact that Pam cared so much about him, that says a lot...that's enough right there to know that he was a good man.
Miss you.. How to get up in the morning and not find a message from you. Wakey wakey mom, burning daylight. Love you I'll call you later. Okay Mom what's for dinner? Afternoon call Goodnight Mom. Goodnight Jim, promise to love you all of my life. Today I know I loved you all of yours.
Your presence here on earth has been short but filled with adventures, achievement and most importantly with love. The love of family both given and shared, the pride of becoming a man who was admired and emulated You journey short but impactful You will be missed but most importantly, remembered.
Jim - you were an ornery, hilarious, one-of-a-kind soul in my life. Rest in peace, dear cousin. Heaven's now filled with more laughter—and likely a bit more mischief too. Praying for peace that passes all understanding for your family and friends, and especially for your Bride. I will love you forever…
You kept life interesting for all those around you. You were always there and loved me unconditionally. Missing you is an understatement. Rest in peace and don’t try to change things up there? I love you more than words can say "Pops"
We love you and miss you my big brother Jimmy James
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Eric Amenhauser lit a candle
While we did not know James personally, we felt like we did because of the many stories Pam shared with us about James during our daily morning meeting (especially on Fridays) as well as the occasional cameo he made in Pam's background on Teams. Our sincere condolences Pam and Family. Sending our thoughts and prayers. May James Rest in Peace.
Don’t think of him as gone away-- his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets-- this earth is only one. Just think of him resting from sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today, how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched… for nothing loved is ever lost-- and he was love so much. - E. Brenneman
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Kari Asphodel lit a candle
our thoughts and prayers are with you La Posada Facility Department
our thoughts and prayers are with you all. La Posada Facility Department
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Stephanie & Jason Kilmer, Kat Byars lit a candle
Although time and distance kept us apart, I always held my nephew close in heart—and his light shone through every joke he shared and every laugh he inspired online. I may not have seen him in person often, but I always felt connected when I read his Facebook posts—those clever one-liners, silly memes, or that grin in his photos. His humor had a way of bringing me closer, even from afar. I’ll never forget how he could make me laugh at the oddest times—his digital presence was like a beam of sunshine on the dullest day. I’m grateful for those moments of joy he shared across screens and miles. Cyndi, you are right...he holds a special place in my heart
Vern and I are so sadden to hear about Jim's passing, he was such a great guy and loved to joke around. He will forever be in our hearts.
I will miss Jim more than words written My Big Brother Rest in Peace Eric Amenhauser
My Thoughts & Prayers to the Amenhauser/Polk Family. Jim was my cousin. Although we didn't really know each other, my Heart is Broken for my Family. Rest in Peaceful Paradise Jim 💙 Peace, Light & Love to All...Blessed Be
You have left beautiful memories for those who knew and loved you. Your love of the land and the beauty of nature brought smiles and happiness to those who knew you. Your photos and your smile will forever bring warm thoughts to those who were lucky enough to have you in their lives. Your love of family and your caring for family will continue in the hearts of those you loved.
Jim was a fun, adventurous child… Always the one with ideas, and the rest of us were happy to give it a try. Let me tell you - big wheels have their speed limits and are not made to jump going downhills . Hiding out in an old metal container precariously hanging off a cliff, to learn the next day it was on the bottom of the canyon. ZIP lining 200’ above the canyon on a very old and rusted cable. So many stories of unknown dangerous activity. We truly had angels looking out for us all. I am so thankful as children we had each other. As adults drama can happen, people get hurt or angry.. With Jim it never lasted long. His non-apologies seemed to smooth things over. He was someone who could be counted on when needed, no matter what. ( even if grumbling through it) He loved greatly, was sarcastic yet funny. You always knew when he was in the room! I will miss him terribly, my heart aches for our loss. Love you Jimmy James
In memory of James P. Amenhauser, Paul Ciabattari lit a candle
my name is Paul Ciabattari I am Jim's biological father I was heart broking to hear of his passing I always had him in my heart but time and things did not let that happen I will regret that for the rest of my days. I know he will be in a good place and just may be someday we will hug each other and he will know how much i really did love him. my condolence to the family and to lyn the woman that I loved and lost may god be with you all. always yours Paul
I met Jim only once but feel I knew him through his mom’s sharing who he was. My heart goes out to all who lost their husband, son, brother, parent and grandparent, and friend. Rest in peace.
Jim was my first born son and my second child. Our hearts are forever to grieve the loss of you. He was loving, and kind to his family, as a son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. The world lost a beautiful soul. By Grace I will miss you my son. You are forever my Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I know you and your sister Colleen are together.. Until my time rest.. love you always and forever..Mom
The girls loved getting together with Jim and Pam. Jim was good at making them laugh 😃 We'll miss him 😢 Cherish the memories Love, Heather, Ralph, Emma and Bobbie
Marana Mortuary & Cemetery
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Marana Mortuary & Cemetery.