Birth date: Jun 23, 1934 Death date: Aug 22, 2011
James “Jim” A. Zink, 77, of Harlan, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at home with his family by his side. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Arthur and Irene Zink. He was a charter member of St. James Lutheran Church, New Read Obituary
Jim,
Was a great neighbor.
Ed & Ellen
To Jim's Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My Mom always enjoyed those bus driving years and visiting with Jim. Your Dad's smile will be remembered by so many. May an angel walk beside your family during this difficult time and help ease your pain.
Sincerely,
I think about sharing memories that make me smile.The Hudsons would have the Zinks over for many a Thanksgiving. Janie was the jock that Jim would call shooter when we played basketball. Jim Zink was always doing stuff with his stub finger and depending on your age, he might have a different story for you. As a kid, he would tell us he lost it picking his nose! He also could make his boob dance up and down. He taught me NOT to kick the flanks of Penny, or I would continue to get thrown off. I remember he said he did not like shoeing a Palamino-but he was instrumental in my brother's love of horses and my brother Steve did get a Palamino. We knew we would always have a great time going to the Zinks, and I was a kid who did that about 48 years ago. I thank Jim and Toosie for showing me how to have fun. God must be having fun with Jim cracking jokes! God Bless, Jane Hudson Toor.
Jim was the greatest bus driver my children ever had. I'm sure one of them would have missed a lot of days if it wasn't for Jim. Thank-you Jim
My prayers are with the whole family. I am so sorry for your loss. It is not easy. One thing in paticular that I remember about Jim is how he loved to squaredance. He would kick his feet hard and quick and spin you like there was no tomorrow. He enjoyed life and was a lot of fun We all loved him.He will be remembered.
Tim and Kellie - We were so sorry to read of the passing of your father and father-in-law. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Steve and Annette (Miller) Chandler
Grandpa was always the person I looked up to. He taught me more jokes than I could ever try to remember. I'm so grateful for the time I got to spend with him. I miss him greatly but I'm thankful to hear how many lives he impacted. He is truely one of a kind. I think my biggest lesson from grandpa was learned while he was sick. He made sure to tell every person who came to see him that he loved them. I'm so thankful that I got to hear " I love you all the best" so many times. I love you all the best too Grandpa.
Amy
What a shock to read this in the paper. We were out of town that week. Jim shod my horses for all the years we had them and we had some great laughs and good times. Jim is surely telling God a joke even God hasn't heard, and I know Gene and Jim are tipping one for ole' times' sake right now. My sincere sympathies to you all
Our deepest condolence to the JIM ZINK family.
Our thoughts & prayers are to all..
GOD BLESS~~~~Ray & Jeneva Giant
Sorry for your loss.
Lynn Dafforn, Farrier
