Obituary of James Richard Oram

Jim Oram passed peacefully away, November 27, 2015 at home with his wife and dog, Mitzi, at his side after nearly two years battling pancreatic cancer. James Richard Oram, son of Charles and Mary Oram, was born in Kansas City, MO on October 20, 1939. While in his teen years, the family relocated to California. James married his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline Rapp and together they had four children. He earned his degree in engineering while working as a machinist of aerospace parts. He later became a sales representative traveling all over the United States. He was well known throughout the industry as a rep who understood machine parts from the ground up. In 1988, he and his current wife, Margie Twamley, were married in their backyard in Havasu. Jim commuted every weekend to Havasu from the office in Los Angeles area for 17 years. Jim loved Havasu and spent weekends on the water. He is the original owner of his 67 El Camino and took great pride in his car. Jim is survived by his wife, Margie; sons, Jeff Oram, Jason Oram; and daughter-in-law, Terry Oram; grandchildren: Christine (Brian Bertucci) Oram, Jennifer (Jason) Visser, Kevin (Becki Hildi) Werner, Jeffrey, Miranda, Megan and Madeline Oram; great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Brynn, Hollyn, Hailee and Evan; stepchildren: David (Crystal) Amann and Darci (Rich) Gross; stepgrandchildren: Ty, Asher, Danica Gross, Dakota Amann and Camille Grigdesby; brother: Kenneth Oram; first wife: Jacqueline Oram. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Renee Oram Werner and his son, Rusty Oram. The care Jim received from Dr. Lyster, Dr. Hade, Dr. Roman and staff of the Cancer Center enabled him to enjoy many additional months in his earthly home. The final ten days were spent under the care of the wonderful Hospice of Havasu. No services will be held, per Jim's request. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.