James Jimmie Edward Hogan

Much to our great disbelief our Jimmy (James Edward Hogan) said, So long, Im leaving. Im going to be with my Lord now. Jimmy in his last 2 years could be found just about any day in one of three churches in Bend: Westside, Mission, or Faith Christian Center where he celebrated recovery. Jimmy engaged in a valiant fight for sobriety most of his life. The transformation witnessed in his last 2 years was incredibly inspiring to all his family and friends. He leaves his personal space filled with the Bible and books that lead him on his journey, as well as his favorite scripture and prayers taped to his walls. Such a joy to experience Jimmys happiness and the peace and love he finally found. Jimmy was born September 10, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio but fled to Southern California with his family when he was 6 years old. There he spent his youth soaking up sunshine and building sand castles. Southern California is where he grew into a top notch painter tutored by his Grandpa who started him on removing wall plates at 7 years old. Grandpa was also the tutor for Jimmys great love of fishing. Not only could he catch any fish around but he could tell fishing tales with the best and even take credit for his sisters catches. Jimmy married Donna Ann Smith on June 23rd, 1986 in Santa Ana, California and together their love produced a lovely daughter, Lace Nicol Hogan who was born on March 23rd, 1989 in Bend. Jimmy will be terribly missed by his friends and his family as well as his beautiful black lab, Levy. We give thanks to Jimmy for the love and the fun he has given us, as well as the strength to be a survivor and to believe. Jimmy was preceded in death by his baby sister Susan Marie Hogan, Brother John Robert Hogan, Cousin David Myron Johnson, Father James Hogan, Grandparents Robert & Helen Johnson, and Geneva & John Hogan. He is survived by Mother Janet Hogan of Bend, Daughter Lace Nicol Hogan of Florida, Grandchildren Autumn Lace Bridges and Anthony Steven Bartholomew, and former wife Donna Smith. Sisters Janet Zapata and Tammy Twist of Bend and brother-in-laws Jesse Zapata and Darryl Smith of Bend, also, his Uncle Robert Johnson and wife Donna of Bend. His Aunts Dianna Harris and husband Bryan of Spokane, and Sharon Hogan Mills and Karen Hogan Rhoton of Dayton, Ohio, His nieces Patricia Twist and Susan Root, Nephews Jeffrey Twist and Jesse Zapata. Cousins Keith Johnson, Georgia Aldrich, John Brainerd, Joshua Brainerd, Georgia McNulty, and Jeremy Johnson, Shelly Mills, Tony Mills, and Melissa Sandlin. He is also survived by over a dozen second cousins and many friends who dearly loved him. A Celebration of Jimmys life will be held on Saturday December 7th, 2013 at 1 PM at Faith Christian Center, 1049 NE 11th St Bend Oregon. Use west entrance off 10th St. Please join us for Jimmys favorite lunch at the church following the service. Thank you to Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home for their concern and assistance. Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home New 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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James Jimmie Edward Hogan

September 10, 1961 - November 20, 2013