Jim actively served in WWII in the South Pacific as a gunner from 1943-1946 and received a medal for his bravery.
When Jim got home from war he went on to marry his beautiful devoted wife Noma Schoneman whom loved and cherished for 67 years til she was called on to be with the good Lord. Together Jim and Noma had four fantastic children. He is survived by his precious daughter Catherine Long , and son Eric Schoneman, and proceed by his sons Carl Schoneman and Mark Sconeman. He also is survived by his brillant grandson Benjamin Long and his wife Linda Garcia whom Jim had a fondness for. As well as having some wonderful great grandchildren, he said he always looked forward to their weekly visits especially seeing his great granddaughter Sophia. He had some very dear friends Janice and Michael Hudzinski whom he was like a father figure too and like a granddad to there 4 children Shaggy, Jordan, Persephone, and Samantha and he'd get a kick playing with their grandsons Zachary and Shaun. As well as his best friends DeAnna and Dennis a marine vet.. boy they loved to swap stories...he is also survived by his Lovely niece Willeen Goodson. Jim retired from Sothwestern Bell after 35 yrs of dedicated service. During his employment he setup communication for the space shuttle Apollo (He loved to tell how he answered the "red phone" & the secret service men for JKF whom he met came rushing in at him, he said it was quite hilarious having to explain he was the supervisor overseeing the project) and Sputnik as well as country legend Mickey Gilley's home phone.
Jim was a devoted Catholic and had a very kind heart. He was very generous and giving to several different charities most notably war vets and animals.
He is going to be so deeply missed by his fur babies Scamp and Ellie Mae whom were SPCA rescues and so many more than mentioned family and friends. He was truly a Blessing from God to all he came in contact with.
Mr. Jim your time here on earth is done. Your Heavenly Father, wife and children are ready to be reunited. Til we meet again, rest well my dear and precious friend it was such an honor to be able to know you and care for you over the last few years.
James will be "buried" at Lenexa Resurrection Cemetery at a later time in Lenexa, KS
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace
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