"Lois and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. We knew Jim (even before you did) and always thought highly of him. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
In loving memory of
Daniel Beres
Jim Beres of Phoenix, AZ passed away on January 2nd, 2016 at 11:45am at the age of 79. He was born on December 17th, 1936 in Barberton, OH to Louis and Judith (Nemeth) Beres, who have preceded him in death. Jim met and married the love of his life, his devoted wife of 54 years, Lois (Bauman) Beres of Rittman, OH. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and 3 children: Jill (Todd) Roth, Lex (Kimberly) Beres, and Willow (George) Gramm. He has 6 precious grandchildren: Tarah (Roth) Eland, Kent Roth, Victoria (Roth) King, Mya Gramm, Travis Gramm, and Brox Beres. He also has 2 darling great-granddaughters: Adeline and River Eland. Jim's brother, John Beres, preceded him in death. His surviving siblings are Robert Beres, Eleanor Prieger-Hill, Louis Beres, and Betty Ann Dolfen. Jim was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church for 50 years. He expressed tremendous gratitude for his church family due to their faithful love, kindness and prayers. Jim was a mason contractor who took pleasure in work and always made it fun for those who worked with him. He enjoyed volunteering his building skills on various church projects. He also volunteered for Hospice of the Valley. Throughout Jim's life, one of his favorite hobbies was caring for and raising animals. For the past 24 years, he developed and managed the Dove Creek Elk Ranch in Colorado. He acquired many friendships through this endeavor. Jim also had a true love for others. He had an outgoing personality and could always get someone to smile. His children and grandchildren will miss him dearly. He was known as "Grandpa" to lots of children. Jim had so many dear, lifelong friendships and lived a full life, filled with lots of adventures. Jim had a very positive outlook on life, even during his lengthy battle with cancer. Visitation will be on Monday, January 4th at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary at 6500 E Bell Rd in Scottsdale from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 5th at 10:00am at Apostolic Christian Church 9230 N 26th St in Phoenix. Donations may be made in Jim's memory to Serenity House (a Hospice facility), located at 4122 N 17th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
Tributes
"To jims family,you have my deepest sympathies for his passing my thoughts and prayers are with the family.jim and I go back to 40 and 50 s I was a contractor same as Jim started out as mason contractor then built over 300 homes around doylestown and surrounding areas. I last visited jim in Phoenix about 40yrs ago so sorry to see him pass I\'m sure he will be missed by all that knew him,he was one of a kind----------Hank Pavkov we now winter in St Pete fl and a have a home in Wadsworth"
"Lois, So sorry to hear of Jim\'s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with him when you came to visit Willow, George, Mya, and Travis. I will always remember his smile and positive outlook no matter what he was dealing with. We will continue to pray for you and your family as you mourn your loss. God Bless!"
"Jim was the bestest of friends...we will miss him! Hugs and we will be Praying for you. Joy My closest friend, brother in Christ. Always funny, always something to laugh about.....loved life and lived it to the fullest with family, friends, his elk. Remember great times laying brick together and some stone too, drives with our wives after church to airports and planes, horse farms, lunches in Durango, teasing his elk with my cameras, sharing our experiences growing up together in the South Akron ACC, of my flying, Sunday school picnics. The list goes on & on. A full life, a blessed life, heartaches and joys, all by God\'s Grace. Through Christ looking forward to our meeting again in the air. Forever will remember and love you Jimmy. George"
"To the Jim Beres Family, Will miss our dear neighbor and friend - he was the first person who came over and welcomed me and our family the first time we attended Rittman Church. May God comfort you and watch over you Lois. Your in Our Thoughts and Prayers. Love you, nettie"
"Lois I am so sorry to hear of Jim\'s passing. Betty"
"You will be missed, Uncle Jim. I\'ll always remember your love and kindness. I\'m praying for you, Aunt Lois and family."
"Dear Lois and family, I\'m sorry for your loss. Keep your eyes on Jesus. He will not take away your sorry, but will carry you through it. What a wonderful faith Jim & you have. That you will meet again in heaven with Jesus! Love and prayers."
"Dear Lois and Family, You have my most sincere sympathy during this difficult time in your lives and on into the future. Jim was just so outstanding in so many ways and I\'m sure even more especially to all of you. Lois, I have many fond memories of our tour group some years back when we went to Hungary and Israel with the Viola and Kent Wolf Tour group. That is where I really got to know Jim and you much better. May God bless and comfort you always!"
"Another dear and best friend gone. Another compelling reason to long for the day I see my Redeemer, Jesus Christ face to face, indeed, the best day of my pilgrim journey!"
"Our continued prayers. See you in a few weeks."
"I love you grandpa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"I have had so many happy memories with my amazing grandpa and will miss him so much!"