James Neal Washburn, son of Alberta Washburn and James and Suzanne Washburn and Son-in-Law to Katherine McLeod passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 25, 2016. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK. He attended Southeastern Oklahoma State and graduated from The University of Phoenix. He is survived by his parents, loving wife Rosemary Washburn; his daughters, Alexandra, Grace, Julia and son Joseph. Neal was an exceptional man, with a great sense of humor, and loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved all sports, skiing, motorcycle riding, football, hockey, and baseball. Whenever you think of Neal just imagine his big smile and his lovely Oklahoma drawl. He was a huge fan of The Denver Broncos and Oklahoma Sooners Football Program. He loved The Durango Mountain House where he and his family spent many fun times skiing. Neal touched many lives and will be forever in our hearts. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday June 30, 2016 at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254.[more]