Dr. Calvin E. James, 83, of Flagstaff passed away December 29, 2009 at the Olivia White Hospice Home. He was born July 1, 1926 to Cyrus and Thelma James.

He is a veteran of the U.S., Air Force were he served in Okinawa.

Mr. James was a professor of higher education. He was President of Yavapai Community College from 1972-1974 before coming to Flagstaff to be Dean of Applied Science and Technology at NAU. He is a member of Epsilon Pi Tau Honorary Fraternity, Pi. As much as he loved being an educator he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening, fixing and restoring old cars. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Mr. James was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shirley, six children Peter (Sandy) James, Mike James, Tim James, Beth (Robert) Bogs, Sarah (Chuck) LaRue and Andrew James; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 1:00 Saturday afternoon at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Citizens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mt Calvary Lutheran Church and School 2605 North Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-8312.