James P. Westropp

James P. Westropp, 50, of Yoder, passed away 12:01 AM Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at home after a 19 month courageous battle with brain cancer. Jim was born Aug. 2, 1962 in Fort Wayne. Jim was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, Yoder. Jim is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patty (Panyard) Westropp, daughter, Allison (Daniel) Rowe, son, Robert (Ashley) Westropp, granddaughter, Claire Rowe; mother, Rosalie Westropp all of Fort Wayne; sisters Elizabeth Westropp, Ann Westropp, both of Indianapolis; Kathleen (David) Litchfield, Fort Wayne; and sister-in-law, Jennifer Westropp, of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, brother, John, Jim’s infant twin brother Michael, and infant twin sisters Margaret and Molly. Jim was a 1981 graduate of South Side High School. Jim was the owner/operator of Residential Maintenance Service for 25 years. Mass of Christian Resurrection 11 am Friday, April 5th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne with calling one hour prior. Visitation is 1-4 and 6-8 pm with the Rosary prayed at 7:30 pm Thursday, April 4th at Klaehn, Fahl and Melton Chapel, 6424 Winchester Rd. Preferred memorials to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fort Wayne; St. Aloysius Catholic Church; Visiting Nurse or Cancer Services of NE Indiana. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com