James ‘Jim’ Edward Blick

Nov. 7, 1958 – March 5, 2025

James ‘Jim’ Edward Blick died March 5, 2025.

Jim was born November 7, 1958, in Vallejo, California, to Morris Wayne and Sharon Catherine Blick. He was the eldest brother of David Wayne (1966) and Kenneth Wright (1968) Blick.

Jim’s father, Morris, served proudly in the Air Force from 1954 until his retirement in 1976, serving two tours in Vietnam. During these deployments, Jim was more than just an older brother to his two younger brothers. He served both as a brother and the man of the house.

Jim graduated from Desert High School at Edwards Air Force Base in California in 1976. He worked briefly for Pacific Bell as an operator before joining the Navy in 1977 but was honorably discharged under medical conditions before completing his training.

Jim married his high school sweetheart, Ela Sanders, but they divorced a few years later.

Jim struggled to find his footing and faith for a while after that, but that all changed when he met Donna Bisby. She was the love of his life, and he hers. Jim found his faith and footing again with Donna. They married on August 1, 1991.

Jim was preceded in death by his father Morris Blick, mother Sharon Blick and brother David Blick.

Jim is survived by his wife, Donna Bisby Blick; children Georginna (Christian) Evans, Jennifer (Jimmy) Townsend, Jacob (Tammy) Sponsel, Chrystal (Calvin) Alpers and Carina (Rafael) Zamora; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother Ken Blick.

Funeral services will be held March 15 at 10 a.m. at Water of Life Church, 312 E. 3rd Street South in Cowley.