James Imhoff, 85, lifelong resident of Norman, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 in Norman.  He was born November 7, 1928 in Norman to Henry Joseph and Clara (Strategier) Imhoff.

James married Patricia “Pat” Collins August 10, 1952 in Norman and together they raised four children, Nathan, Danny, Doni, and Debi.  He was employed by Babour Short Construction for 33 years before retiring in 1991. James was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman.  He enjoyed trout fishing and hunting, watching Nascar racing, trips to Colorado, gardening with Pat, and tinkering on lawnmowers.  James would meet early in the morning with his buddies at Braums for coffee.  He taught his family and grandkids life lessons like changing a tire.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Krystle Morris, brother, John Imhoff, and sister-in-law, Katherine Imhoff.  James is survived by his wife of 61 years; his two sons, Nathan and his wife Evelyn Imhoff of Norman and Danny and his wife Leona Imhoff of Houston, TX; his two daughters, Doni Fox of Norman and Debi Morris of Chickasha; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  

Visitation for James will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at the Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Street in Norman.  A Prayer Vigil will begin 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014 and family will be present to receive friends until 8:00 p.m. at the Havenbrook Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church officiated by Father Dan Latourneau, 211 North Porter in Norman with interment following at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Norman.  

Arrangements for James and his family were placed in the care of the Vice family at the Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman. Online condolences may be shared at www.HavenbrookFuneralHome.com.