Staif, James Emanuel
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James Emanuel Staif beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away July 26, 2020. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. James is survived by his wife Carol, son Greg and Linda Staif, daughter Stacy and Sydney Winchester. His grandchildren include Zac, Nic and Mia Staif and Cora and Everett Winchester and niece Gretchen Zeithammel. He is preceded in death by his sister Dolores Zeithammel. James was born in Berwyn, Illinois in 1941. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors of Architecture and a Masters in Structural Engineering and where he met his beloved wife of almost 55 years. They were blessed with 2 children and 5 grandchildren. He was active at First United Methodist Church of McKinney and Eldorado Country Club and enjoyed spending his days on the golf course. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of James Staif may be made to Vitas Healthcare, 2716 Lee Street, Suite 100, Greenville, Texas 75401.
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Jenny & Bill Eversole
Carol,please know how much we loved our time with you and Jim. Jim was a true character. We are praying for you and your family as you walk these days without the love of your life. Much love and heartfelt sympathy, Jenny & Bill
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Our sincere condolences on the passing of Jim. So glad to have been able to spend those days at the rehab with him. God bless Jim and the Staif family.
We have so many wonderful memories of Jim. A great family man, golfer, and friend to name a few. Condolences to the family.
I’m so sorry to hear about your wonderful husband. I’m praying for you and your family…that God would give you His comfort, peace, and guidance during this difficult time.
Sending heartfelt condolences to Carol and family on the loss of Jim. May the wonderful memories your family shared over the years serve as source of comfort at this sad time.
Our heart aches for Carol and his family. Jim was a very caring and happy person. Always made you laugh.
Dear Carol and family, Dad and I are so sorry to read about Jim. Even after all of these years, whenever I am in a particularly good, or bad, parking lot, I think about Jim’s work and figure that he could have done a better job at the design! Our thoughts are with you all. Dena Jackson and Bill Jackson
CAROL,MARIANNA AND I EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES FOR UOU AND YOUR FAMILY. LAUREN HAS KEPT US INFORMED. KNOW THAT JIM AND ALL OF YOU MARE IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS, MARIANNA AND FRED HAMES