James ""Jim"" L. Diehl

James L. Diehl passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Centennial Health Care. He was born in Greeley, CO on July 20, 1963 to Billy Ray and Chary (Bartlett) Diehl and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Highland High School and enjoyed the ranch life. He loved to walk his dogs, enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, and spending time with his family. He married Debbie Velarde, who passed away in March 2015. Jim served as a volunteer with the Weld County Sheriff’s Posse. Survivors include his son, Kyle Diehl; mother, Chary King; sisters, Charlotte (Ron) Shetler, Joni (Nick) Fisher; brothers, Mike Diehl, Gene (Kim) Peterson and Roger Peterson; numerous nieces and nephews; aunt and uncle, Howard and Donna Diehl; stepmother, Georglyn Diehl; stepson, Brian Velarde; dogs Sierra and Duece and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill and his wife, Debbie. A service will be held on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Adamson Chapel with a reception to follow. Private inurnment at the Nunn Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the "Weld County Humane Society” or "MS Foundation” in care of Adamson Cares, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Friends may leave condolences at adamsoncares.com.