James (Jim) Arthur Klatt, passed away on September 19, 2011. He was born April 23, 1933, in Akron, Ohio. Jim moved to Phoenix in 1962. He was a new home salesman in the valley for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denise Heater, and great granddaughter Jianna Stratton. He is survived by his loving companion of 31 years, Carole Tomlinson, former wife, Nancy Klatt; sister, Mildred Nagel; brother, Arthur Klatt; granddaughters, Alicia Peters and Michele Stratton; grandson, Christopher Heater and his wife Renee. He also leaves behind six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A public visitation will be held at 9:00 am, Saturday, September 24, 2011 with funeral services beginning at 10:00 am at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Please visit www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com to leave online condolences for Jim’s family.