James Matthew Glass

James Matthew Glass, aka Jimmy Mack, 56 of Fort Collins died Monday,
April 24, 2017 of Lou Gehrig's Disease, at home with his family by his side.
Jimmy was born on February 3, 1961 to John Frances and Joyce Deann
Glass at Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, Colorado. Jimmy was the 4th
eldest child and was raised on a farm on North Taft Hill Road with his
siblings, John, Jr., Michael, Joy, Dan, Fred and Joe. He had a wonderful
childhood and loved hunting, fishing, camping and a little mischief. Jimmy
attended Irish Elementary School, Blevins Junior High School, Lincoln
Junior High School and Fort Collins High School. He was the Perfect
Stranger, making friends wherever he went.
When Jimmy was 25 years old, he fell in love with Renate Langley,
together they had a baby girl, Cathy Marie Glass; he loved his girls with all
of his heart. Tragically, Renate passed away, leaving him with his precious
daughter. Later, Jimmy met Sylvia Martinez and they shared a beautiful life
together for the last 13 years. He was a Jack-Of-All-Trades; a brilliant
mechanic, machinist and engineer. Jimmy was skilled in big construction,
heavy machinery, farming, logging and restoring antique vehicles. He had
strong resolve and an amazing work ethic, striving to do his very best at
everything he did. Once Jimmy bought a Mack dump truck and
manufactured a log lifting arm onto the truck, so he could operate the arm
from inside. He was an avid lover or cars and trucks and when he was 12
years old, he had an old truck. He loaded Dan, Fred and Joe and they went
to Eddy Luther's and his sisters, from there he took everyone to the
carnival at Irish Elementary.
One day, Jim and Joe had Danny Scheinger over to the farm. Jim was
standing on a bridge, over Arthor's Ditch and told little Joe to get Dan
Schindo's bike and throw it into the ditch. Joe did as he was told, needless
to say, Dan Shindo wasn't too happy. So, Dan threw little Joe into the ditch
and told him not to come out without his bike. Though, he was quite a
character with an amazing sense of humor; James Matthew Glass was a
pure hearted, gentle giant. He would help anybody, anytime! He was a
general leader amongst his 4 brothers and in all areas of his life. In his
spare time, he cherished spending time with his family. Jim was a
Born-Again-Christian and spent his entire life in his beloved state,
Colorado; living in Fort Collins and Wellington. He was an amazing son,
brother, father, grandfather, uncle and great-uncle. Jim also dearly loved
his 4 little dogs; Flicha, Trip, Sam and Angel.
James is survived by his daughter, Cathy Marie Glass and her 1 year old
daughter, McKenzie; wife, Sylvia Martinez; brothers, John Jr., Michael,
Dan, Fred and Joe Glass; stepchildren, Danny, Sam, Crystal and Nick
Jordans; 13 year old step grandson, Alex; Nick's family and many nieces
and nephews who loved him dearly.
A memorial service to celebrate James' life will be held, 11:00 AM,
Saturday, April 29th at Goes Funeral Care, 3665 Canal Drive, Suite #E,
Fort Collins, Colorado. Chaplin Len who will be presiding over this special
occasion. Please join us afterward for refreshments and consider making a
donation to assist with James' final expenses; any kindness will be deeply
appreciated.