James Tsunemi Shimada, age 84, passed away September 9, 2014 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was born October 10, 1929 in Windsor, Colorado. James is survived by his children Jim (Debbie) Shimada, Yuri (Michael) Gorin and Yasuko (David) Armstead and grandchildren: Carrie Shimada, Elizabeth Shimada, Jennifer Gorin, Melissa Gorin, Ki Inoue and Yuuji Hatano. James was preceded in death by his wife Grace Hisako Shimada. Private services to be held.