James "Jim" Stephen Farkas

James Stephen Farkas was born on Dec. 19, 1942 and passed away on Dec. 12, 2022 after a battle with a progressive brain disorder that he was diagnosed with 3 years ago. He will be greatly missed by many. Jim was born in Akron, Ohio along with his older sister Carol, older brother Bill and younger brother Paul to his father Bill Farkas. When he was still young, his father married Loreen who had 2 children and they became a blended family. By all accounts, Jim was a fun loving optimist who always had a smile on his face and a friendly word to share. Both his father and brother Bill were in the golf profession so his love of golf and subsequent employment at Maryvale Golf Course with his dad, Prescott Country Club as the head pro from 1972 to 1980 and also head pro at Encanto Golf Course from 1980 to 2006 came naturally and ran in the family. He married Sandy in 1969 after his first wife died suddenly and his 2 year old daughter Holly had a new mama. Jim and Sandy then went on to have 3 sons: Aaron, Jason, and Casey and that completed the "whole fam damnly "as he would often joke. Jim was a great family man who could be found teaching and playing golf with his children an...[more]

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any friends. He also loved the outdoors and chose to hunt and fish as often as he could. The family has many fond memories of life at the cabin in Christopher Creek, Arizona. It was first built in the early 50's by Sandy's parents Hugh and Doll Simpson and then in 2008, it was lovingly rebuilt and remodeled by he and his son Aaron. He leaves a legacy of loyalty, faithfulness, generosity and geniality. The great news is that because of his profession of faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, this is not the end. He lives now with Jesus with no more pain or suffering and those of us who also believe in Jesus will indeed see him again! Jim was preceded in death by his grandson Bodhe as well as 2 brothers and 2 step siblings. He is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Holly(David) Bandelier, sons Aaron(Tracy), Jason(Tracee), and Casey, his 5 grandsons Tyler, Ryan, Kyle, JJ, and Grayson and his 1 great grandson Julian, as well as his sister Carol as well as many other extended family members. Jim's Remembrance Service will be held on January 14th 2022 from 12:30-2pm at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary at 6500 E. Bell Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254.The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers donations to be made to Hospice of the Valley. Please visit the tributes tab for the livestream link.