DEMAREE, James Crete

Published in The Arizona Republic from May 21 to May 25, 2021 -
Phoenix, Arizona -

Phoenix - James "Jim" Crete Demaree, 72, of Phoenix died Thursday May 
13th at John C. Lincoln Medical Center. A native to Phoenix, AZ, Jim 
loved the tranquility and curiosities of his home state. After 
retiring from thirty-five years at ADOT as a design engineer, he lived 
for the outdoors. He was happiest when biking, gardening, fishing in 
Tonto Creek, and bird watching with the family at their cabin outside 
of Payson along with his loyal companion, Sally D, his black lab. 

He was predeceased by his parents David and Bix Demaree. Jim is 
survived by his wife Jani, and his daughter Jessie Demaree of Phoenix; 
and his brothers Ross Demaree of Walnut Creek, CA, and Bruce Demaree 
of Phoenix, AZ. 

Memorial services will take place at 9:00AM June 12th at the family 
residence.

Posted by mhenderson on May 26, 2021

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