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James Victor Nymeyer was born on Wednesday April 30, 1947 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to parents, Fredrick and Phyllis (Unruh) Nymeyer. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He was 77 years old. “Jim” was one of 5 children who grew up on a farm in Carlsbad, New Mexico. They were a close knit family. The cousins would spend hours playing and helping out around the family farms. His family moved to Emporia, Kansas where he graduated high school. He met Linda and they were married in Americus, Kansas on September 8, 1968 and remained married until her death in 2016. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1968 to 1971 where he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant, returning to Emporia, KS after an honorable discharge. In 1978, he and Linda along with their 3 children moved to Broken Arrow, OK where he attended and graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center. Throughout his time in Broken Arrow, he and Linda were very active members in several different churches that they attended, Faith Christian Fellowship, Cornerstone Word Church and eventually attending Victory Christian Center starting in the mid-1980s, where they were head ushers for the 9 am services for many years. They also helped in various other ministries including the youth group including the youth group at Victory Christian Center, and often had a few extra teenagers around for board games, food, and praise and worship nights. He obtained his Bachelor Degree from OSU in Airport management. Jim and Linda joined The Assembly in Broken Arrow in 2013. Jim always found a way to serve in any way he could. He enjoyed his time in the Harbor Light Sunday School class and their trips to Branson. He loved the Lord and shared his faith with anyone who would listen. He loved talking to people, and everyone who met him could feel his genuine love and concern for them. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following organizations: Little Light House at www.littlelighthouse.org One for Israel at www.oneforisrael.org/donate Jim is survived by his children: Michelle Lewandowski of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Angela Butler and James of Claremore, Oklahoma, and Jonathan Nymeyer and Terri of Rowlett, Texas Grandchildren: William Chase and Allison Lewandowski; Alaina and Joshua Butler; Isaac, Abby, Esther, and Tirzah Nymeyer Siblings: Carolyn Moody and Ken, David Nymeyer and Glenna, and Sister-in-Law: Adda Sue Nymeyer Cousins: Rance Nymeyer and Judy, Laura Cahenzli and Mark and Gina Lou Nymeyer Along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents: Fredrick, Sr., and Phyllis Nymeyer, wife: Linda Nymeyer, granddaughter: Rebekah Nymeyer, siblings, Fredric “Sonny” Nymeyer, Jr. and Barbara Nymeyer.

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Jim Nymeyer

April 30, 1947 - April 10, 2025