In Memory Of
James C. Washburn
1948
2014
James C. Washburn
March 24, 1948 — August 26, 2014
James Clark "Jim" Washburn, 66, of Topeka, has gone home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.
He was born March 24, 1948, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Norvell and Gail (Clark) Washburn. He was raised on the family farm in Whiting, Kansas with three siblings. He graduated from Parallel Grade School, a one room school house, and was a 1966 graduate of Whiting High School. He also attended Kansas State University for 3 years.
Jim was a warehouseman for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring in 1998.
He was a very active member and Deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church, of Topeka. A man with a true servant's heart.
Jim married Kathryn V. Imhoff on October 25, 1986 in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Nikki R. (Mark) Kurfman, and their children, Gabe Kurfman, Joel Kurfman, Bryce Kurfman and Myles Kurfman, all of Millstadt, IL, and Victoria L. Huggins, and her children, Kathryn Morris, Madisyn L. R. Huggins, Bradyn Patrick James Huggins, all of Topeka; and three siblings, Norvell "Lynn" (Mary) Washburn, Tecumseh, Conne Jo (Bob) Gentz, Herington, KS and Gary Lee (Elaine) Washburn, Edgerton, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents.
As a child he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gathering endless fruits for his mother to can. Jim later enjoyed gardening, working with his hands and fixing things. He and a group of friends built homes for each other. Even though he claims he was not a finish man, he had an endless range of skills for building or repairing anything. He shared these skills generously with friends and family.
Jim was fortunate to receive three kidney transplants and was very grateful. He enjoyed giving back when he could.
A Funeral Ceremony will be 1:30 pm., Friday, August 29, 2014 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1329 SW 37th St., Topeka. Interment will follow at Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. James will lie in state after 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION OF VISITATION FROM CHURCH MOVED TO FUNERAL HOME)
Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Foundation of Kansas, 200 S.W. 30th St., Suite 106, Topeka, 66611, Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 or Emmanuel Baptist Church.
To share your memories of Jim or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born March 24, 1948, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Norvell and Gail (Clark) Washburn. He was raised on the family farm in Whiting, Kansas with three siblings. He graduated from Parallel Grade School, a one room school house, and was a 1966 graduate of Whiting High School. He also attended Kansas State University for 3 years.
Jim was a warehouseman for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring in 1998.
He was a very active member and Deacon of Emmanuel Baptist Church, of Topeka. A man with a true servant's heart.
Jim married Kathryn V. Imhoff on October 25, 1986 in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Nikki R. (Mark) Kurfman, and their children, Gabe Kurfman, Joel Kurfman, Bryce Kurfman and Myles Kurfman, all of Millstadt, IL, and Victoria L. Huggins, and her children, Kathryn Morris, Madisyn L. R. Huggins, Bradyn Patrick James Huggins, all of Topeka; and three siblings, Norvell "Lynn" (Mary) Washburn, Tecumseh, Conne Jo (Bob) Gentz, Herington, KS and Gary Lee (Elaine) Washburn, Edgerton, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents.
As a child he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gathering endless fruits for his mother to can. Jim later enjoyed gardening, working with his hands and fixing things. He and a group of friends built homes for each other. Even though he claims he was not a finish man, he had an endless range of skills for building or repairing anything. He shared these skills generously with friends and family.
Jim was fortunate to receive three kidney transplants and was very grateful. He enjoyed giving back when he could.
A Funeral Ceremony will be 1:30 pm., Friday, August 29, 2014 at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1329 SW 37th St., Topeka. Interment will follow at Rochester Cemetery, Topeka. James will lie in state after 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION OF VISITATION FROM CHURCH MOVED TO FUNERAL HOME)
Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Foundation of Kansas, 200 S.W. 30th St., Suite 106, Topeka, 66611, Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University, 1 Chalmers Hall, Manhattan, KS 66506 or Emmanuel Baptist Church.
To share your memories of Jim or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, August 28, 2014
6:00 - 7:30 pm (Central time)
Parker-Price & Davidson
Service
Friday, August 29, 2014
Starts at 1:30 pm (Central time)
Emmanuel Baptist Church
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