James "Jim" Dennis Herlihy

1957 - 2017

James "Jim" Dennis Herlihy obituary, 1957-2017

BORN

1957

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors

6600 Broadway Extension

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

James "Jim" Herlihy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 18, 2017.

James "Jim" Dennis Herlihy, 59, passed away on July 14, 2017, in Tulsa, surrounded by loving family members. Jim was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on August 29, 1957 to Mary Provaznik Herlihy and Robert Moran Herlihy, MD, who preceded him in death.

Jim graduated from Enid High School in 1975. He was a tremendous athlete, playing football and excelling in track. During his senior year, he set records in the 880-yard run and the mile run and was the Regional Champion and State Champion in both events. He exemplified intestinal fortitude with his strength and endurance. Jim attended the University of Oklahoma and was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He enjoyed campus life and spending time with his Beta brothers. Jim was an avid Sooner fan. Boomer!

Family was very important to Jim. He was the eighth of eleven siblings and was treasured by all for his unconditional love. He always was interested in the activities of his brothers and sisters, their spouses, and his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. They were the light of his life. Jim could melt your heart with his enthusiastic, joyful welcome when you visited him. Jim didn't know a stranger. His friendly, outgoing personality and genuine interest in others won everyone's affection.

Jim is survived by nine siblings: Robert (Vicki) Herlihy of Overland Park, KS, Mary Pat (Doug) Abele of Boonville, MO, Bill Herlihy, MD, of Dallas, TX, Richard Herlihy, MD, of Oklahoma City, OK, Joan (Tony) Stracquadanio of Healdsburg, CA, Rita (Randy) Ratcliffe of Norman, OK, Carol (David) Poarch of Tulsa, OK, Ann (Jeff) Golumbuk of San Diego, CA, Susan Herlihy of La Mesa, CA, sister-in-law Patti Herlihy of Seattle, WA, 22 nieces and nephews and 11 grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, John Herlihy, MD, of Rapid City, SD, and his sister-in-law, Julie Herlihy, of Dallas, TX,

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home in Oklahoma City, OK. A Visitation and Rosary will be held at the funeral home from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 20, 2017. A Catholic Mass celebrating Jim's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 21, 2017, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Members of Jim's family express their sincere gratitude for the loving care provided by the staff at Betty Ann Nursing Center in Grove, OK, and the ICU team at OSU Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Life Share, 4705 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73132, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 3803 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203, or the charity of your choice. Condolences can be submitted to the family on-line at www.hahncookfuneral.com.

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September 7, 2017

Jerry Franklin

I am shaken by the loss of Jim. I ran many track workouts with him. He actually got second at the state meet. I was there and watched very closely. He got a very close second to the guy who set the state record in the 880 the night he set the record that I believe stood until they started running the 800 meter. He was very fast and tough. We raced a distance medley race in Stillwater OK on the new synthetic rubberized track for a major meet. We had never seen one before. We put two guys who were not the fastest in for the 440 and 880. When they handed off to Jim for the 3/4 mile in last place I told the guy beside me to watch this. Jim passed them all and handed off to me in first place. I ran a personal record in the mile trying to hang on to that first place but ended up in second. Very nice person and great athlete. Good friend.

July 23, 2017

Tricia Capri

Dear Susan,
Ina and I are very sorry to learn of your brother's passing.
May he rest in peace.

July 22, 2017

Robert Beall

Dear Rita and Herlihy Family,

I was saddened by the news of Jim's death, and I send my sincere condolences for your loss. I will always remember Jim as he was during my first semester at OU. Jim was my Big Brother in the Beta House. I will always remember him from that era as being a very disciplined athlete and student. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

July 20, 2017

Gaye Graves Toews

"Dear Rita,Carol and family- I feel sad to hear of Jim's passing. My remembrances of him are of a quiet, handsome and very athletic classmate. He had a wonderful smile and a kind spirit. I am so glad I knew him. My prayers are with you as you grieve and adjust to this loss.

July 20, 2017

Mary & Bob (Bertalan) Strauss

We are so very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Your loving and sweet memories of him are beautiful. We send love to all your family, with prayers that you find peace and strength.

July 20, 2017

Mary & Bob (Bertalan) Strauss

We are so very sad to hear that Jim has passed. Your loving and sweet memories of him are beautiful. We send love to all the family, with prayers that you find peace and strength.

July 20, 2017

Dennis Heimbach

I am very saddened by Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

July 19, 2017

Jim Davidson

I was fortunate enough to be a pledge brother and have Jim in my life for a few years. I have several memories of those years and I still enjoy reminiscing about the times Jim and I shared...I miss him!

July 19, 2017

John Wight

So saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, Jim.
You are in my prayers.

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
And let the perpetual light shine upon him."

John Wight, Edmond

July 19, 2017

Dear Dr. Herlihy and the Herlihy family-we are all saddened by the loss of your beloved brother. Our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace are with you in this very difficult time. Through Christ our Lord. Amen-Physicians & Staff at the Oklahoma Kidney Stone Center

July 19, 2017

Charlie Thompson

I am very saddened by Jim's passing. Have lots of memories of him, especially our freshman year at the Beta House. Jim single handedly won enough events in intramural track to enable the Beta House to place first in track and in turn win the Intramural trophy. He was fun to be around and he will be missed. I am sorry I can't be there on Friday, stuck in San Francisco. My best to all the Herlihy family. Wonderful group of guys and gals.

July 19, 2017

Patty O'Neill-Snyder

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 18, 2017

Kevin Foxx

Jim was a wonderful young man and I had the pleasure of being in his pledge class at Ou in1975. Many memories of sports, parties, school, living and laughing with Jim. He will always be cherished as a warrior and a friend, and greatly missed by all who knew him. Great man, great family, and great memories, we love and miss you Jim.

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20

Visitation

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors

6600 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1298

Jul

20

Burial

Resurrection Memorial Cemetery

Oklahoma City, OK

Jul

21

Service

2:00 p.m.

Christ the King Catholic Church

Oklahoma City, OK

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6600 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1298

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