James Henderson

On July 1, 2011 our precious Jimmy took the hand of the Lord and went home to his eternal rest. Jim was born April 16, 1958 in Price, Utah, very premature and weighed in at 2 lbs. After 2 months in the hospital, he came home. He lived in the Denver area as a child and under the watchful eyes of Joy and Floyd, continued to do very well. At the age of 3, Jimmy was tested at Children's Hospital by several doctors until his diagnosis was determined to be cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Intense therapy ensued for several years as he was taught to reverse swallow, suck, blow and kiss. He went on to grade school in special education programs and was able to mainstream into high school. He graduated from Westminster High School in 1977. After High School, he moved to Ft. Collins and helped his mother on the farm. He attended and participated in Foothills Gateway programs for a while and then moved back to the farm. Jimmy was one of the most loving friends a person could ask for; never a handshake, always a hug. As difficult a life as Jim had dealing with his disabilities, he loved unconditionally. Jim was met in heaven by grandparents, Les and Dorothy McCartney, Aunt Juleen Thompson, Uncle Daniel McCartney, Step-mother, Lennie Henderson, cousins and friends. He leaves behind, his mother, Linda Wilson; father, James "Sonny" Henderson; brother, Clint Miller, Aunts and Uncles, Jim and Pat Wiebelhaus and Bill and Jackie Selburg; step-brothers, Jody, Jamie, Troy and Trevor; 3 nephews, Clinton Lee, Taron and Caleb; wonderful loving "sister" Chris Bunch and her family; friends Jeramie and Reyna Jackson and family; as well as many others. Thank you to all who have been a wonderful part of Jim's life; Dr. Michael Lynch, his nurses and staff and many others. A private celebration of Jim's life will be held at a later date to be announced. Condolences may be sent to Linda Wilson, 401 N. Timberline Rd., #136, Ft. Collins, CO 80524. Fly Jim, you are free. We will always love you and miss you. Until we meet again.