James Arden Estep, 79, of Big Flats, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015.
Jim was born May 3, 1936, in Corning, NY to Howard and Catherine (Beach) Estep. Jim married Karen (Hussey), his wife of 54 years, and they raised their family in houses he built in Big Flats, NY and on Keuka Lake. Jim studied books borrowed from his local library to teach himself the skills needed to build his houses and he became a master craftsman.
Jim retired from Schweizer Aircraft Corporation after 51 years of service, having performed a number of roles building sailplanes, crop dusters and helicopters. He loved complex problem solving at work and at home, yet he knew when to sit down and enjoy nature and the beautiful sunsets on Keuka Lake. He was kind and humble. Jim enjoyed mentoring family and friends as well as the younger generations at work and in the neighborhoods he lived, seeing exciting possibilities ahead of them. More than anything else, he always found the good in others and was more interested in listening than speaking. We will miss his quiet and contemplative self but the lessons he taught and the guidance he provided will always be with us. His love will live forever in our hearts.
Jim is remembered by his wife, Karen; his children, Suzanne and Lynette; grandchildren, Emma and Grace; sons in law, Tod and Ian; brothers, Bill and Howie; family and friends; and all those who benefited from his teachings. Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Lee, Marty, and Floyd.
Jim was born May 3, 1936, in Corning, NY to Howard and Catherine (Beach) Estep. Jim married Karen (Hussey), his wife of 54 years, and they raised their family in houses he built in Big Flats, NY and on Keuka Lake. Jim studied books borrowed from his local library to teach himself the skills needed to build his houses and he became a master craftsman.
Jim retired from Schweizer Aircraft Corporation after 51 years of service, having performed a number of roles building sailplanes, crop dusters and helicopters. He loved complex problem solving at work and at home, yet he knew when to sit down and enjoy nature and the beautiful sunsets on Keuka Lake. He was kind and humble. Jim enjoyed mentoring family and friends as well as the younger generations at work and in the neighborhoods he lived, seeing exciting possibilities ahead of them. More than anything else, he always found the good in others and was more interested in listening than speaking. We will miss his quiet and contemplative self but the lessons he taught and the guidance he provided will always be with us. His love will live forever in our hearts.
Jim is remembered by his wife, Karen; his children, Suzanne and Lynette; grandchildren, Emma and Grace; sons in law, Tod and Ian; brothers, Bill and Howie; family and friends; and all those who benefited from his teachings. Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Lee, Marty, and Floyd.
James Arden Estep, 79, of Big Flats, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2015.
Jim was born May 3, 1936, in Corning, NY to Howard and Catherine (Beach) Estep. Jim married Karen (Hussey), his wife of 54 years, and they raised their family in houses he built in Big Flats, NY and on Keuka Lake. Jim studied books borrowed from his local library to teach himself the skills needed to build his houses and he became a master craftsman.
Jim retired from Schweizer Aircraft Corporation after 51 years of service, having performed a number of roles building sailplanes, crop dusters and helicopters. He loved complex problem solving at work and at home, yet he knew when to sit down and enjoy nature and the beautiful sunsets on Keuka Lake. He was kind and humble. Jim enjoyed mentoring family and friends as well as the younger generations at work and in the neighborhoods he lived, seeing exciting possibilities ahead of them. More than anything else, he always found the good in others and was more interested in listening than speaking. We will miss his quiet and contemplative self but the lessons he taught and the guidance he provided will always be with us. His love will live forever in our hearts.
Jim is remembered by his wife, Karen; his children, Suzanne and Lynette; grandchildren, Emma and Grace; sons in law, Tod and Ian; brothers, Bill and Howie; family and friends; and all those who benefited from his teachings. Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Lee, Marty, and Floyd.
Jim was born May 3, 1936, in Corning, NY to Howard and Catherine (Beach) Estep. Jim married Karen (Hussey), his wife of 54 years, and they raised their family in houses he built in Big Flats, NY and on Keuka Lake. Jim studied books borrowed from his local library to teach himself the skills needed to build his houses and he became a master craftsman.
Jim retired from Schweizer Aircraft Corporation after 51 years of service, having performed a number of roles building sailplanes, crop dusters and helicopters. He loved complex problem solving at work and at home, yet he knew when to sit down and enjoy nature and the beautiful sunsets on Keuka Lake. He was kind and humble. Jim enjoyed mentoring family and friends as well as the younger generations at work and in the neighborhoods he lived, seeing exciting possibilities ahead of them. More than anything else, he always found the good in others and was more interested in listening than speaking. We will miss his quiet and contemplative self but the lessons he taught and the guidance he provided will always be with us. His love will live forever in our hearts.
Jim is remembered by his wife, Karen; his children, Suzanne and Lynette; grandchildren, Emma and Grace; sons in law, Tod and Ian; brothers, Bill and Howie; family and friends; and all those who benefited from his teachings. Jim was predeceased by his brothers, Lee, Marty, and Floyd.
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