We miss you a lot, your smile and your sense of humor. Had a mass said for the Wyant family.

Jim, hard to believe it’s been five years since you passed. You are always in our memories. We still miss you a lot. Love you always

Happy Birthday  Jimmy .🎈
You would have been 66 today. Donnie passed away on July 19, 2021. I know he is with you all now.  You are loved and missed very much.  Think of you every day.




Happy 66th Birthday Jimmie.  This is one birthday you can’t switch the numbers around lol. You would have on fun with that. We miss you so much. Your brother Donnie has joined you, Mom and Dad in heaven. Hope your meeting was joyful.  Love and miss you all. 

Jimmy, you are missed very much every day. Doesn’t seem like it’s been  three years. Went to your grave site today and said some prayers for you. God bless you.  Love you. We all miss you so much. 

Jim,  it’s been three long years since your passing.  We still miss you very much and we know you are happy and pain free and flying with the angels  in heaven.  Oh and by the way, the Broncos have been stinking it up.  Love you lots. 

You may be gone from my sight but you are never gone from my heart

Donnie

Happy late birthday Jimmy. lost my Email for this. You'll always be loved and never forgotten. 3:00 am could not sleep.

Happy Birthday Jimmy.  We love you and miss you every day. 

Happy 65th birthday Jim. We miss so much. 

We all miss you so much. You are always in our thoughts. We constantly reminisce about you and all the funny things you would do. Hard to believe it has been two years. Miss you and hope you are happy in heaven along with mom and dad. 

Jimmy, we think about you all the time. You are still missed so much.🌹

Happy Belated Birthday Jimmy! I hope you enjoyed your earthy Birthday in Heaven.  I know you are watching over all of us and I thank you for that. I never had the chance to meet you here on Earth, but I know I will one day when I get to Heaven. 

Just so you know, my husband and your nephew (Eric Wyant), named our son, Tristan James after you.  Here is a picture of TJ. 

 Happy 64th birthday Jimmy.  Brother  always on my mind forever in my heart 

Today would have been your 64th birthday.  You always here that the grieving gets less over time, but that's not true.  We still miss you just as much.    You were the center of our lives.  There is that void when I go to the mall or the museum.  You are suppose to be there with me.  It's hard going to those places without you because I only went there with you. You are in our thoughts every day.
We love you and miss you very much.

Happy 64th Birthday or as you would have said your 46th Birthday haha. We miss you everyday and is still so hard not have you around. We think about you at every holiday and remember how much you enjoyed hanging with the whole family.  Miss you tons. 



By March 20 first day of spring how fitting everything is reborn miss you Jimmy

Today is the one year date of your passing.  It doesn't seem real.  When I go to the mall or the museum I think of you  and all the times that we went.  It is not the same.  You are truly missed by everyone.  What a strong impact you had on every ones life.  We think about you all the time. I watched Anaconda recently and thought about all the times we watched it together. David is engaged now and will get married this summer.  The Broncos had a terrible season.  Lost big time.  You would have been so disappointed.  Helen said she thinks of you a lot.  In know you are in heaven and your pain is gone and you are happy. We all love you and miss you.  

Jim, it has been a year today since you passed away.  I can't believe a year has gone by already.  We all still miss you very much and think of you every day.  Hope you are happy in heaven and all your pain is gone.  So much has happened in the last year.  Jason and Ashley had a baby girl which you knew about and Steven and Jessica are pregnant too.  We go to your grave, Mom and Dad's quite a bit and hope you enjoy how we have decorated it for different holidays.  Love and miss you lots.  

It has been six months today since you passed away. It just seems like yesterday. You are very much missed and there is still a void in our lives without you.  You had a big impact on all of us with your strong will to overcome alot of obstacles you had in your life. Julie misses you terribly too. You two were like brother and sister.  We are sure you are happy in heaven and smiling down on us all.  Love you lots. 

The Broncos won their first game of the season. I know how much you loved the Broncos. You were probably watching the game from heaven .  Miss you, love you.

Happy Birthday. This would have been your 63rd birthday. You would have said that you were 36.  You were so funny.  We think about you every day. We all miss you very much. Love you from all your family. Visited your grave site today and said a prayer for you.

Jim, you would have turned 63 today. You were always so funny on your birthday switching the numbers around and you would have told everyone you were 36 instead of 63.   We all miss you very much. 

Was thinking about going to the mall today but no one to go with.  We all miss you a lot. 

I was blessed to be able to work with Jim and get to know him over the past 10 1/2 years. I was his nurse manger for his home care.  Most of the years he had a team of long time nurses that just took the most amazing care of him.  In his condition he had to have a lot of patience working with all the different personalities. There was one time one of his nurses was getting up in years and he was more worried about her and her conditions than his own. 
I was always inspired about his drive to survive and live his life the best he could. His nick name for me was Brinkley . It was secret for a while but then he gave up and just started calling me that to my face. I don’t know the whole story but I’m sure it was funny. I know I have some extra gray hairs worrying about him always being staffed but God always had a plan to take care of him and it always seem to work out. I was definetly one of the nurses that jumped at his scary movies over the years. I felt a special bond with Jim, I will miss him dearly and will never forget the love and support of a family is really what a person needs in this life to survive .  Well done Sandy and Joyce and his amazing nursing team. Loved being part of the love and support he needed and deserved. Love you Jim, Brittnie Munson

I just saw Jim's name in the IHM bulletin today, but did not know he had died.  I have been taking Communion to him on Tuesdays for quite a few years, and am really sorry that I did not know so that I could attend his funeral.  He was always interesting to talk with and he shared many of his childhood memories with me.  I know he was in a lot of pain lately, but now at least he is with the Lord and out of pain. My condolences to his sisters, and his nurses, who were so faithful to him during his paralysis.  I visit many sick people to bring them the Eucharist, but Jim had a great attitude and sense of humor.  I will miss visiting with him.  Susan

I first met Jim in 2001 through the home health care agency, his dad Don was also living at the house with Jim. Don was very ornery to new people but I really liked both of these characters, lots of stories about muscle cars and Dons painting jobs, Jim was a bit stand offish at first but I wore him down and over the years this "job" became a day of hanging out with my paralyzed buddy. We would sneak into the flea market eat hot dogs Jim would have "a" beer. His favorite place to go was the Westminster Hooters -- especially on Bronco game day. One time I left him in the care of 2 Young Hooter girls so I could run to the restroom. I come back and Jim is reclining flat his arm hanging out passed out. He slammed a double shot of Jack D through his big straw. 
Jim was mentally the strongest person I have ever met and I mean that. When I got married and moved to AZ I really missed my friendship with Jim. He once told me "When I kick the bucket I will be walking with God and my mom and dad." Jim I will always remember you. P.S. Jim you did outlive Superman you are FREE my special friend see ya in heaven. -- Fred Tapia:  sfctapia@gmail.com

I remember going to the movies with Jim.  He loved the scary ones.  We would go around the mall and Jim would stop and watch the kids play video games.  He loved shopping at Bass Pro for camouflage shirts, T. shirts and jackets.  We would always eat at the restaurant there.  He also loved shopping at Colorado Mills and would go there anytime he could.  He always said the floor was smooth there and he didn't bounce around on it.  He loved shopping for hats and sun glasses.  I enjoyed going to the auto show with him.  He loved cars and would tell you all about them.  He always said I was a good driver and gave him a smooth ride.
Jim was the most avid Bronco fan I know.  He could tell you everything about the team and John Elway.  His room was filled with Bronco memorabilia.  But he told me his favorite football was college football.
I would sometimes mow the lawn and he would come out and watch me.  He loved being out in the sun.  He really enjoyed getting out for family BBQ's, and holiday dinners.  He loved socializing with everyone.  My wife and I took him to New Mexico many times and he really enjoyed it.
Jim was a trooper.  I never heard Jim complain about his disability.  He was a great brother-in-law.  
I will truly miss him.  He was an inspiration.  I love you.

  I worked with Jim for 18 years, and he had the best sense of humor. He loved to joke with his nurses, and play pranks on them. 
  I remember Jim and I would go to the mall and his favorite store to go into was Spencers.  We noticed that they sold lottery tickets, all of them when scratched were million dollars winners. So Jim purchased 3 tickets for his Night nurse Corine. 
Upon scratching the tickets, Corine thought she had hit it big.......Yes, finally retirement, etc..... From how Jim described it, she couldn't wait for morning so she could go collect on her winnings. Jim decided to tell her that it was a prank and that the tickets were not real, but Corine did not want to believe Jim, so after work she went to Albertsons to try and collect her winnings. 
I still laugh so hard to this day when I think about it.

   One of his favorite nurses to joke with was Barb, probably because her reaction was priceless to Jim's humor. 
   I was at work one day when Jim told me that he needs to do something to Barb. So while we were racking our brains, Jim asked me if it were possible to reprogram the t.v. remote, and then he said how about the remote for his bed. So I got to work and rewired his bed remote so that the controls were reversed. 
   The next Morning Barb came in and was back in Jim's room. She went to raise the bed so that she could make it, and the bed was going down. She stopped to take a better look at the remote to make sure she was pressing the right button. Once again the bed was going in the opposite direction from what she  wanted. Finally she looked at Jim, who was laughing, and gave him " the what for," and left his room. When I came in for my shift she let me have it right away. Of coarse I acted stupid like I didn't know what she was talking about, while Jim's Father sat there laughing and enjoying it all. 
    I will miss that the most but I have the best memories, and will forever treasure them.
R.I.P.  Jim.
  
   

I can remember very well when I was young and lived in Westminster, Co visiting Uncle Jimmy.  We all would get together and eat hamburgers from Jim's Burger Haven as a family on the weekends.  Uncle Jimmy was always so kind, tinder hearted, and loving.  I enjoyed seeing the opening of the original Batman with him and my Dad on the Big Screen.  My brother and I used to stay at Grandma and Grandpas house during the summer while our Dad was working and always watched scary movies with Jimmy.  It was fun because we never got to watch that stuff anywhere else.  He was a very warm and gentle man and I was glad I got to see him a couple years ago.  You will be forever remembered and loved Uncle Jimmy.  Love you.

Jim was such an amazing, funny, caring and good person. I will always remember him as a kind gentle hearted person who never complained about his injury or his condition following the  accident which left him paralyzed, instead he went thru life fighting so many odds that were stacked against him like a champ even beating cancer. I was so glad to be there to help him in anyway I could so he could stay living at home.  I am sad he is gone and  he will be greatly missed, but I am happy to draw closure knowing that he is now free from his various health issues and is no longer in pain, He is at peace and is in heaven now. I hope that God makes you someone's guardian angel because you earned your wings while living here on earth. Those of you who knew Jim please be happy and not sad for I truly believe that is what Jim would want. Love you Jim.

I remember weekends spent with my cousins, Jason and Steve, at Jimmy’s house watching scary movies, browsing his movie collection, and listening to his jokes. Jimmy loved to tell jokes; whenever I had a birthday, he would say, “you’re not really 14, you’re 41.” And he loved my reaction. Jimmy had a great sense of humor, and always had a smile on his face! I remember drive in movies with him when I was young (I’m sure they were all scary movies or comedies), all the computer games he would play (especially solitaire), those dinosaur figures he used to paint, and all the stories he would tell about his cars!

And who doesn’t remember all the cool things that would decorate his room? The model cars, hats, and trinkets that would make a noise or sing a song. Jimmy had a wonderfully original and quirky personality!

But what I remember most was Jimmy’s relentless drive and determination to live and enjoy life on his terms. His accident and all the time spent in the hospital didn’t deter him in the slightest! I’m glad the family was able to keep him in his own home.

Jimmy, for all the inspiration, strength, joy, and meaning you brought into our lives, you will be deeply missed!

Uncle Jimmy was one of a kind and one of the strongest people I have ever met.  His strength, optimism and determination was an inspiration to me and so many others.  He had one of the funniest personalities and loved to joke around and have fun with the family whenever the chance would come.  

When I think of Uncle Jimmy, all I can think of are movies (scary ones), the Denver Broncos and cars.  My brother Jason, cousin David and I had the privilege of picking out any scary movie we wanted to watch in Jimmy's movie library.  Little did we know what we were getting ourselves into but boy did Jimmy love seeing our expressions and reactions to the scary parts of the movies.  Our trips to the movie theaters were always so enjoyable and something we did as a family with Jimmy.  He would give his honest opinion about a movie no matter how much you liked it and I always admired his bluntness.  If you thought you met a Bronco fan in the past, then you have never talked Broncos with Uncle Jimmy.  Jimmy bled orange and blue for as long as I can remember and John Elway was his guy.  His distain for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots was one that I will always remember, haha.  My wife Jessica, met Jimmy a few years ago now and the very first question he asked her was “are you a Bronco fan?”  That to Jimmy was more important than anything and we still crack up when we think about that day.  Cars, cars cars!  Jimmy loved his cars and would talk for hours about his old muscle cars and the model cars in his room.  He was a muscle car guy and listening to him tell the stories about driving his old cars, and working on them, was always fun.  

Jimmy was an amazing person and someone that will always stay close to my heart.  He gave me strength when I needed it and probably had no idea of the impact he made on so many people.  I was lucky to have him as an Uncle and will always cherish our memories together.  Love you Uncle Jimmy and will miss you dearly.  

Steve & Jessica

I met Jim soon after his accident while he was still rehabbing at Craig Hospital when Sandy and I just started dating. Little did I know how Jim would come to be such a part of our lives as he returned home from Craig.  From the beginning Jim was such an inspiration to me as we became friends. Rather than complaining he seemed to accept his new life in a wheelchair and wanted to live his life to the fullest. I immediately saw the bond that Jim and Sandy had. She was so protective over him and was one of his biggest advocates and after experiencing this first hand I realized that God had a plan for Jim.   I feel so fortunate to have been able to be there and help take care of his needs so he could stay living at home . One of Jims biggest fears was that he would someday have to move to a nursing home and we made sure that never happened. He was able to live in his home where he was the happiest.  Getting to know Jim was so easy as his warm, funny, quirky personality drew me right in, he was truly a special person. I enjoyed being there to be part of his life and will miss him so much, but now he is free from all the pain and suffering his condition had brought him.  Jim was a fighter and had such a strong will to live, he was an inspiration to me and the people he came in contact with. He overcame insurmountable odds, taking on and beating cancer and many other illnesses, never complaining just dealing with whatever was dealt him. God bless you Jim, you will be an awesome addition to heaven and I feel you will be someone else's guardian angel.  Love you

Jimmy I will truly miss you.  I also remember you playing with your matchbox cars in the sandbox.  You even mentioned them to me just a few years ago when we were out shopping for collector cars.  Boy you could shop forever.  I can remember when I lived at home and you would be sitting at the dinning room table and teasing me, saying, over and over, Joyce, Joyce.  You were always kind and generous to everyone.  You would lend me your car to drive to college when mine wasn't working.  You always worked on my car and even traded cars with me when I drove to Greeley everyday.  After your accident Ed and I took you to New Mexico on three different occasions and had lots of fun.  I remember taking you to the drive in every Friday after your accident even after David was born.  We would see double features. We went to the zoo, the museum and the Imax. Never knew you didn't like the museum until you told me recently.  It was an honor to be your sister and to take care of you.  You always wanted to stay in your home and your family saw to  it that you did.  I have an empty spot in my heart and live that will be there forever.  I can't image life without you because you were so much a part of it.  I know you are in heaven with our Lord.  You do not have any pain, you are walking and smiling down on all of us. I love you so much. Pray for all of us now that you are in heaven.

Jimmy, 

I never met you, from what my husband and father-in-law have told me, you were a good guy with a big heart.  Rest In Peace and enjoy your time celebrating your life with Jesus. 

Shelly (Eric’s wife)

 Playing with all the little toy cars behind mom and dad‘s garage in the sandbox in the early 60’s. Playing army with all the neighborhood kids. Trick a treating  with pillowcases all over Thornton for hours. Jimmy being left handed.

Jim, having you as my brother has been a joy.  We were very close and had so much fun growing up with all the things we used to do.  I remember always playing in our sand box  with our matchbox and hot wheel cars, digging crazy tunnels and making bridges for them.  We used to ride our bikes  as kids to some crazy places like Barber Ponds in Longmont all the way from Thornton.  You were always a car guy and loved to work on them but you never did keep any very long, you moved on to the next car adventure.  When you had your accident you never really complained about your circumstance you just made the best of it.  You had such a support system that you never went without anything you wanted or needed.  You went out and had fun whether it was shopping, the movies, flea market or just an adventure to various places although I know shopping was your favorite.  You would love to buy your movies, crazy hats and Denver bronco items.  Your personality and smile was contagious and this drew people in to you.  My husband was one of those people and he was always there for you too and we decided together to do whatever was necessary to keep you happy by staying in the house that you grew up in whatever that may be.  It is a pleasure to have you as a brother and you will be missed greatly, there will be a void in our lives without you in it.  It is hard to imagine life without you, we love you so much.

Growing up with  Jimmy... my brother Steven, cousin David and I loved watching scary movies with Uncle Jimmy. I remember watching  the original IT movie and it always scared me.  If we weren't watching scary movies in his room we were watching movies at the theater. He would turn to me and say "Jason... can I have a strawberry licorice please?"  I also enjoyed going to the mall with him and my mom because I know he loved to shop and buy lots of funny hats (Silly Jimmy). My wife Ashley and I are so happy that he was at our wedding shower, wedding and saw our son Colton.
We will miss Uncle Jimmy very much. We love you.

Jason, Ashley, & Colton


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James Dale Wyant

July 23, 1955 – March 20, 2018

Olinger Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery - Highland

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