James Arthur Kinzel

Jim Kinzel died suddenly at his home in the early hours of March 16th at the age of 56. He was born in Yakima on Nov 16, 1954 to Arthur and Janet Kinzel. He attended Davis High school and was a stand-out in both basketball and baseball. He was frequently a starting pitcher for the Yakima Beetles during this time. After high school he attended Shoreline CC and then returned to Yakima to pursue an Electrician Degree at Perry Tech. It was at this time that he married Laura Miller. Upon recieving his degree they relocated to the N. Seattle area where Jim found work at Todd Shipyard. Jim and Laura had 2 sons and took pride in all their accomplishments. In 1991, Jim moved back to Yakima and worked various places. In 2002 he married Sue Bjur and was a loving and devoted husband. He was humorous and his story-telling never had the same ending. Jim enjoyed holiday get together's at the family home, going to garage sales and movies. He was looking forward to being a first time grandfather in May. Your time on earth was cut too short, but God put his arms around you and whispered "Come with Me."

He is survived by his mother Janet Kinzel of Yakima; wife Sue Kinzel; sons Clint (Neoma) and Joe Kinzel; brothers Pat (Diane), Jon (Sharon) and Rick; sister Kathy Duncan (Wayne); step children, Micaela (Eli) Whitaker, Ryan, Daelene, Kevin Colton; mother-in-law, Jean Bjur; 3 brother-in-laws, Gary Ron and Brian Bjur; sister-in-laws Laura Matzen, Sandra Bjur, and Joanne Schaan; and many neices and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Arthur D. Kinzel; father-in-law, Robert Bjur and brother-in-law, Wayne Bjur.

Our memories comfort us, our faith soothes us.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer society.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Keith & Keith Terrace Heights Chapel. To share a memory, please visit www.langevin-mussetter.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home.