James L. Pase MILFORD - James L. Pase, passed away Monday, January 4, 2010, in Milford Memorial Hospital. Jim was born in Thomas, W.Va. January 1, 1934, the youngest son of the late Jacob and Margaret Pase. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force and while stationed in Germany, met and married Inge Pase-Marvel, with whom he had four children. Jim was instrumental in establishing the Solid Waste Authority with N.C. Vasuki and Pat Canzano. He retired in 1991. Jim was a member of Calvary Methodist Church in Milford. He was devoted to his congregation and served on several committees, including the United Methodist Men. Jim loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing and football. He loved humor and sending emails to his family and friends. He was always present for every important event, whether a recital, graduation or family gathering. His greatest joy was his family that included his four children, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He treasured his four-legged "son", Teddy, who was his constant companion. He had a special bond with his adopted "grandson", Brent Jones. He was preceded in death by his sister, Grace Leona Kessel; and his brothers, Boyd Ray Pase, Omas Robert Pase and Dennis Owen Pase. Jim is survived by his lifelong love of 54 years, Inge Pase-Marvel and her husband, John Marvel; their children, Renate Wiley and husband, Joseph, Denise Roehl, Kevin Pase, and Shawn Pase and wife, Sherry; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer Wiley, Kristin Walters and husband, Darrell, Jessica Wiley, Adam Burnett, Jack and Sarah Roehl, Gabrielle and Jonathan Dula, Bradlee Pase, and Meredith and Chad Pase; and four great-grandchildren, Eva, Emma, Quinn and Lily. Jim's life was a testimony of being a loving and devoted father and grandfather. His love, support and strength will be sadly missed by his family, however, his memory will never fade. Visitation was from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2010, at Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 N.W. Front St., Milford, and from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Calvary U.M. Church, 301 S.E. Front St., Milford. Funeral Services began at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment followed at the Milford Community Cemetery, Milford.