CLINE, Jimmie Dale (Jim)

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, February 16, 2018, page 5a Jimmie Dale Cline, 82, born June 17, 1935, in Crane, Missouri, died Feb. 12, 2018, in Prescott, Arizona. Private services will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory. Sign the online guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com. ---------------------- The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, February 18, 2018, page 7a Jimmie Dale “Jim” Cline was born in Crane, Missouri, on June 17, 1935, and went home to the Lord on Feb. 12, 2018. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary Cline; son, Jay (Barb) Cline; daughters, Joni Harris, Sherry (Russ) Hoover; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Noel and Marguerite Cline, and his stepson, Jay Adams. Jim spent much of his life in Southern California, working in aerospace design and graphics, furniture retail, a college instructor in mechanical drawing, and interior home design. After retiring, Jim and Mary moved to Prescott, Arizona, in 1993, where he pursued a successful career as an artist; his studio was named Thumb Butte Art Studio. Jim worked in many styles with varied subjects, and was proficient in all art mediums, but sculpting and watercolor were his favorites. Jim’s art was shown at several galleries in Prescott and Wickenburg, and he was an active member of the Southwestern Artist Association for many years. Jim was known for his sense of humor, willingness to always help others, and his love for rescuing animals. He enjoyed photography, bowling and golf. The family wishes to thank the teams at Synergy Homecare and Maggie’s Hospice for the great care they provided the last few weeks of Jim’s life. Arrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Homes and Crematory. Sign the online guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com. Information provided by survivors.