TRITTEN,
James Stanley
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 <<<
James Stanley Tritten passed away, Aug. 25, 2015 at 81 years of age in
Lake Havasu City. He was born to Fay and Francis Peter Tritten, Dec.
9, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Nancy Yvonne Smith, June 11,
1977 in San Diego; they were married for 38 years.
James enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, and horses. He was a member
of the American Legion and a life member of the VFW. He was a past
member of the Eagles and Elks.
James was proud of his military service. He was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal,
United Nations Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and
Navy Good Conduct Medal.
James is survived by his wife, Nancy Jones Tritten of Lake Havasu
City; daughters, Nancie Wamser (Carl) of Portland, Ore., Gayle Bean
(Richard) of Twin Falls, Iowa, Dona Jones (Robert) of Salem, Ore.,
Theresa (David) of Midland, Texas, Debra Renn (Paul) of Portland,
Ore., Samantha Tritten (Larry) of Fountain, Colo.; sisters, Linda
Barker of Laguna Hills, Calif., Betty Jo Larson of Victorville,
Calif.; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Jim is also
survived by his lifelong friends, Manny Trujillio of Lake Havasu,
Scott Fisk of Lake Havasu, Keith Harris of Portland, Ore., and beloved
pet, Pandy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fay and Francis Peter Tritten;
sister, Kathy Tritten; and granddaughter, Jennifer Christianson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Havasu or
Wounded Veterans.
Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and
Crematory.
Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-
frazefuneralhome.com.