James George Rulec

James was born on July 21,1930 in Berwyn Illinois. As a young man he  enjoyed riding his Harley motorcycle and living life to the fullest. He was  drafted into the USMC in September of 1951 and served in active duty until  1953 and reserves until 1959.  

James also lived in Minnesota with his wife Evelyn and Daughters Kathy,  Sandy and Linda. It is here that he enjoyed fishing ,hunting and exploring  nature. He loved the yearly boating trips up and down the Mississippi and  St. Croix river with family and friends. He also created his own dill pickle  recipe, which the grandkids loved, appropriately named PaPa's pickles.  

James moved to Arizona with his wife Evelyn in 1997. His hobbies included  hiking, hunting for gold and boating Lake Powell & Lake Pleasant. He loved  the Arizona sunrises and sunsets and all that the Valley of the sun has to  offer.  

James was preceded in death by his Father John Rulec, Mother Anna Rulec  and Brother John Rulec. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Evelyn, their  children Kathy Lindquist and husband Doug Lindquist, Sandy Rulec, Linda  Mann and husband Rocky Mann. Grandchildren Candice James and  husband David, Kelly DeMorett and husband Matthew, Katie Barton and  husband Jake, Danny Lindquist and wife Jeni, Natasha Nelson, Rochelle  Nelson, Corey Nelson and partner Monica, Nicole Ness and husband Dylan.  Great-grandchildren: Jaxon James, Zoe DeMorett, Dexter, Evelyn and  Isabelle Barton, Logan and Charlie Lindquist, Tristan Henderson,Hailey and  Mya Wicklund-Nelson, Isabelle Nelson, Savannah, Averey and Delilah Pham,  Brynlee, Remi and Sienna Ness.  

A loving husband, father and PaPa, he will live in our hearts and memories  forever.