James Dean Pittsenbarger, 56, of Mesa, AZ passed away unexpectedly on December 30th 2012. James was born October 9th 1956 in Phoenix, AZ to Dean and Jerene Pittsenbarger. James enjoyed and lived life to the fullest; loved all of his family and friends and especially enjoyed going to his grandchildren's activities. He is survived by his three children; Tony (Jennifer) of Mesa, Tara (Austin) of Mesa, and Trisha of Mesa, his grandchildren BreeAnn, Nicholas, Jaime, Bailey, Ana, Kendal, Lucas and Addy, his parents Dean and Jerene of Springfield, four siblings Kathy of Carroll IA, Scott (Glory) of Billings MO, Karyn (Greg) of Monett, MO and Kelly(Dena) of Springfield MO, many nieces and nephews and great niece and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 6th at noon at Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E. Broadway Rd in Mesa to celebrate his life. We will forever love and miss you and will never forget you.