James Edwin Taplin

1932 - 2018

James Edwin Taplin obituary, 1932-2018, Maricopa, AZ

BORN

1932

DIED

2018

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10940 East Chandler Heights Rd

Chandler, Arizona

James Taplin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 11, 2018.

James Taplin, a Newark, California resident of 55 years passed January 10, 2018. Born in Richland, New York on December 11, 1932, he was 85 years of age.

James retired from Raychem Corp of Redwood City after 30 years there.

He relocated to Maricopa, Arizona in 2016.

He served in the U.S. Airforce from March, 1950 to April, 1953, a veteran of the Korean war.

The beloved husband of his wife of 63 years, Mona (Tilkins) Taplin, daughter Dorothy Bollea of Maricopa Arizona, grandfather to Lisa Lizdas of Phoenix Az, Robert Bollea Jr of Maricopa Arizona, and Derrick Bollea of Phoenix Arizona, 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

He had a passion for flying and was a private pilot for many years.

There will be a private family celebration of life in Maricopa, Arizona.

Burial will be at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward, California.

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March 23, 2019

Many condolences to the family may the words of John 11:24,25 help thd family pass this difficult moment

March 29, 2018

Dear Taplin family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May prayer be a great comfort to you during
this time.-- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 OL

January 22, 2018

Dawn Taplin

Aunt Mona, the day is here. Uncle Jim was a fine man and you owe yourself the grand reception for your love and caring of him for the past years. Rest well Uncle Jim.

January 21, 2018

Donna Lembke

Mona, our thoughts are with you and your family during these hard times,Jim was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. All our love Carl and Donna

January 19, 2018

Margaret Jacobson

MY sincerest condolences to you, Mona for the loss of your dear husband, Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad you have a lot of family support around you.

January 16, 2018

Ramona Como

Lisa and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May Gods mercy, grace and strength be with you. Ramona

January 16, 2018

Derrick Bollea

My Grandpa...

I loved you so much! I am so thankful for the memories in my mind from my childhood. You helped create a great childhood for me. From camping to aircraft rides, bike rides.

You were such a great role model to me.

I will see you again one day in his kingdom!!!

January 16, 2018

Linda Wood

Uncle Jim and Aunt Mona were so kind to me and my mother when we relocated to California. You were always there to help and show support. I remember those days fondly to see what a real, loving family was like. Many hugs to you Aunt Mona and family in your time of grief but also remembrance of the good times. Love to you all.

January 15, 2018

lois dupont

dearest aunt mona words can not express our sorrow for your loss of uncle jim he was a great man we all loved him and you are prayers are with you during this hard hard time he will be deeply missed all our love Lois and David Dupont and our families will never forget the visits you two made to NY love you

January 14, 2018

Anthony (Tony) Johnson

To Uncle Jim,
Rest in peace my dear Uncle as you have been through so much these last few years. Your memories of our time together may have been taken from you, but the memories I have of our time together will always be with me.

To Aunt Mona,
I am so so sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much Uncle Jim meant to you. You both mean so much to me and are a big reason I am where I am at today.

With Love,
Tony

January 13, 2018

Deborah Pitt

Thank you Jim for being a true friend. Both you and your Mona have shown me nothing but love and kindness since I first met you both well over 20 years ago. You guys have been mentors to me for many years and I thank God for placing us in each others paths. Rest in paradise my friend.

Love,
Deborah and Tim

January 13, 2018

Rose Shimp

RIP. Uncle Jim. Heaven gained another angel to watch over us.

January 13, 2018

Lisa Lizdas

Grandpa, i first want to say thank you!! thank you for the amazing memories thru my chilhood and adulthood, the best grandfather to me and my brothers, and to my son, i remember so much, the Christmases, the holidays and family gatherings, u were always there with your camera, video camera, etc thank you, i will miss you but never ever will be forgotton, you help mold the amazing man my son is today "thank you" i wish we had one more day with u to tell u, thank you love your granddaughter

January 13, 2018

Leona and Bud Johnson

Uncle Jim......I so remember your smile, your laugh and your awesome hugs. I loved you and Aunt Mona from the first minute I met you. You have endured so much and have earned your rest. God Bless you ....fly high!! Aunt Mona we are with you in spirit and love you so much. Thank you for all you went through to make sure Uncle Jim was well cared for, by yourself and others.

January 13, 2018

Grace & Craig Cox

Aunt Mona Uncle Jim will be missed so much. So many memories from my childhood. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you. He was a great Uncle.

January 13, 2018

David Johnson

Uncle Jim we will miss you. You were a great uncle and will always hold our memories dear in our hearts. Aunt mona we love you our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family and friends.
Dave and julie johnson

January 13, 2018

Jon Trudeau Jr

Thinking of you aunt Mona in this hard time. Love you all

January 13, 2018

Jim - Rest in peace. You will be missed. Arlene Titus

January 12, 2018

Samantha Bryant

Prayers for you during this difficult time.

January 12, 2018

lisa lizdas

Grandpa, im sad u hurt for a few years,i have so many memories that willlast my lifetime, i will miss you, you were a amazing grandfather to me and my 2 brothers, and most importantly to my only son, my son loved you just as u did him, thank you for the memories, the amazing Christmases, and holidays, i wish i had one more day with u so i could of told u this in person, but i think u know u meant alot to us i hope that u are doing what you loved so much "flying" i love u always your granddaughter lisa

January 12, 2018

Erika Glieden

Jim, I will miss you. You have been an adoptive grandfather to me through the years growing up on Beech Place. Lots of love to you.

January 12, 2018

Beth Taplin

We are thinking of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers, love you Beth

January 12, 2018

Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Dennis and Bev Bollea

January 12, 2018

Mona Taplin

Jim, you know I love you with all my heart, and I will cherish your memory forever. Several people said we wouldn't last together for 6 months. We sure showed them how important we are to each other, having been married for 63 years! Yes, we had our difficulties from time to time, and nearly divorced once, but we loved each other and worked on our problems to wind up with a long, happy walk thru life.

January 12, 2018

Mona Taplin

I will love you forever Jim.

January 11, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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