James Gerald Due's Obituary
James Gerald Due was born in Muncie, Indiana on September 14th, 1950 to Thelma Louise Due and Gerald August Due. He moved to Seattle, Washington and met his wife Gail Diane Jaffe in 1975. They later married on October 22, 1977. They have two daughters, Sara Nicole Runkee and Whitney Alexandra Wilson.
James worked as a financial analyst for a major U.S Defense Contractor for more than 30 years. This job relocated his family from Seattle to Tucson.
James was a loving husband and father. He always prioritized his family.
James passed away on October 9th, 2023 at the age of 73 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
James is survived by his wife Gail Due, daughters Sara Runkee [husband Dave Runkee] and Whitney Wilson [husband Christopher Wilson] and his brother, Eric Due [wife Michiko Due].
James’s family held a private celebration of life at their family home in Tucson due to the sudden nature of his passing.
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