James Murray Chenoweth

James Murray Chenoweth was born June 2, 1992, in Glenwood Springs, CO. He was a kind-hearted soul even through his youngest years. We placed James in Pee Wee Wrestling, and he showed his soft side, even though he had the strength to pin all of his opponents. He would handle the other child gently and if they lost and cried, he would cry. As he matured, these characteristics grew with him. He grew into a big, strong bear of a man, but always had the soft heart of a teddy bear.

James did not know a stranger. When he met you, you automatically felt as if you had known him forever. He would drop whatever he was doing on a dime and help you if you asked. The significant traits that most people agree about James, were his constant big smile and his happy, joking nature. He touched everyone he met in some way that even if it was only once they remembered him.

James met Michael Kees in 6th grade. Little did he know that Michael would be his best friend, roommate, and brother until the end.

James would be at Michael’s house or Michael at ours. Kevin and Khristine, Michael’s parents, became his surrogate father and mother. Michael’s brothers, David and Jonathan, also took James into their hearts as brothers. The entire family truly believe he is their son and brother, and always treated him accordingly.

James moved in with Michael and his fiancé, Ariel, at 18 years old. Up until his passing, they all still lived together as a family.

We will never be able to express to Kevin and Khristine how much it has meant to have them hold James in their hearts as their own child. To look after him and include him in every family activity and gathering, to let us share their boys as our own also. Our families will be forever intertwined and the love endless.

We wish to thank all of our families, friends, James’ friends’ coworkers, and anyone that we have missed for all of your support, beautiful comments and outpouring of love in our time of need. We wish to make this a celebration of James’ life and accomplishments. Remember all of the fun, good times, and stories; not the sadness of losing him. This is truly what he would want all of us to do.