James Alan Lefever; son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor, and adventurer; passed away in a boating accident on Rehoboth Bay on Saturday August 6 ^th , 2011 at the age of 63.  James has many names:  Jim, Jimmy, Daddy, Da.  Regardless of the name by which he is known, he is deeply loved.  Jim grew up in Lancaster County and was a graduate of McCaskey High School and Penn State University.  Jim served our country proudly as a former member of the United States Air Force.

Jim's wife, Iris, his daughters, Megan and Nicole, his grandsons, Cooper and Maxamillian, his mother, Marie, and his siblings, Suzanne and Jeffrey, survive him.

Jim lived life to the fullest.  He loved sailing, surfing, skiing, fly fishing, cooking, photography, biking, running, attending Men's' group at church, reading, and swimming just to name a few.  He was an active participant in the lives of his friends and family and he will be missed each and every day.  He gave selflessly of his time, love, and energy.

The family's only consolation is that Jim died doing what he loved, sailing on a beautiful sunny day with the wind at his back.

Jim loved the time he spent in the parks and water along the Delaware Coastline.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 1 p.m. at First Reformed Church 40 E. Orange St. Lancaster 17602 with Rev. William Worley officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made to Cape Henlopen State Park to support youth and environmental programs.  Checks should be made payable to CHSP and sent to 828 Helen Avenue, Lancaster PA 17601 c/o Megan Lefever Titter. To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100