James Charles Holzman

James (Jim) Charles Holzmann, age 68, passed away on Sunday, July 31 2016, at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona. Jim is survived by his wife, Leslie Holzmann, and seven children: James Holzmann (Kristine), Kirsten Long (Kevin), Lara Swinger (Mark), Rachael Rogers (Adam), Emily Holzmann, Nanci Bosick (Shaun), and Leanne Shearer (Jonathan). He is survived by 19 grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Kaitlyn Long, Karson Long, Olivia Swinger, Madeline Swinger, Elizabeth Rogers, Samuel Rogers, Colton Rogers, Riley Rogers, Dominic Holzmann, Walt Holzmann, Olen Carling, Jacob Bosick (Tracy), Levi Bosick, Shayann Bosick, Kelly Lee (Ryan), Emma Lenihan, Eden Shearer, Lindsay Bosick, and Calvin Bosick. Two brothers and one sister survive him: Bill Holzmann (Dorothy Jean), Bob Holzmann (Gweth), and Ginny Wonner (Mike). Additionally, many beloved family and friends survive him. One daughter, Loren Holzmann, preceded Jim in death. Jim grew up in North Olmsted, Ohio, the son of Clarence and Ruth Holzmann. Starting at an early age, he devoted his life to the service of others. From fixing trains for local youth as a teenager, serving his country in the jungles of Vietnam, fulfilling security consultation and contractor duties for the U.S. government, acting as a volunteer medic for Yavapai County Backcountry Search and Rescue, instructing at Yavapai College, to providing mentorship and encouragement to fellow veterans in his final days, he exemplifies what it means to live a life of selfless service. Being a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, the motto Semper Fidelis was a source of lifelong pride and passion for Jim. He served seven years with distinction in Vietnam with the 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, where he earned numerous personal and unit commendations, including the Silver Star. After his platoon commander was severely injured by grenade shrapnel, he exposed himself to extreme personal danger to direct a counterattack, which resulted in a decisive victory in the face of overwhelming enemy odds. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Marines never left him, as friends and family will attest. Jim was also a lifelong academic, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Case Western Reserve University, Master of Arts in Search and Rescue from Prescott College, and a Juris Doctorate from the Western State University College of Law. He distinguished himself as a trial attorney for many years, running his own, private law practice in southern California, where he took a key interest in representing first responders. A man of resounding spirituality, compassion, love, courage, and understanding; Jim’s legacy is carried by all that have had the honor and privilege of knowing him. A memorial service and interment observance with full military honors will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Prescott National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team via the following link: http://www.ycsrt.org Arrangements entrusted to Sunrise Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors.

James Charles Holzman

September 24, 1947 - July 31, 2016