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James R. Sanchez, PE, PLS, 82

February 14, 2024

James R. Sanchez, 82, of Millersville, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Santiago and Maxine (Jenkins) Sanchez, growing up in Deer Trail, CO. Jim was the loving husband of Frances (Jones) Sanchez, with whom he celebrated many wonderful years of marriage.

Jim was a 1964 graduate of the Colorado School of Mines, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering. A Vietnam veteran, Jim proudly served as 1st Lieutenant in the Army Ordnance Corp.

Jim was the proprietor of Sanchez & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors, served on the Millersville Borough Zoning Hearing Board, and served as a civil engineer to his community for over 50 years.

A longtime member of St. James Episcopal Church, Jim enjoyed traveling to Israel with his friends from church.

A devoted father, Jim is survived by his two daughters: Amanda Sanchez and Meri (Sanchez) Hatzivasilis, wife of Dimitri, both of Lancaster. He is also survived by their mother and former wife, Carol Sanchez. Surviving also are Frances’ children, Bob Jones, husband of Betty, Cheryl (Jones), wife of Philip Henkel, Jarett Jones, and Mark Jones, husband of Tammy; and grandchildren, Andrea, Cody, and Austin.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing for Jim from 10-11AM, Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. James Episcopal Church, 119 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Funeral Services will follow at the church at 11AM. Jim will be laid to rest in private graveside services at Conestoga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to St. James Episcopal Church at the address above.

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Condolences to the Family

February 26, 2024

Frances, my condolences to you and your family. I am so fortunate to have gotten to know both of you on our Pilgrimage to Israel. It was always a pleasure to see you at St James.
Gretchen Thomas

February 23, 2024

Dear Frances,
We are saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. We remember Jim’s quick smile and good conversation after our early
morning church services.
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Joe and Barbara Betz

February 21, 2024

Dear Frances,
I’m holding you in prayer as you grieve Jim’s loss. May you feel God’s love as you mourn and know that the sadness will soften as the sweet memories lift you up. Love,
Lynne McCabe

February 21, 2024

Frances and Family. 
We wish to offer our condolences to you and your family on Jim’s passing. You are in our prayers. 
Kathy’s brother(Bud)and his wife Terri

February 21, 2024

Frances, sending love and prayers of comfort from Ogden, UT.  May Jim’s memory remain with you till you boxth meet again.
Bob Ramer (former Board Memeber)

February 21, 2024

Frances and family, I will always remember Jim’s welcoming and ready smile. Lifting you all up in prayer until the grief lessens and is replaced by your smiles of remembering the gifts he gave to all who knew him.
Lissa Olson

February 21, 2024

Francis and family –
I am sorry to learn of Jim’s passing…  I know Jim from talking to him (and you!) many times over the years as he was the Engineer for so many of our past projects.  It was always a pleasure.  May your happy memories comfort you during this time and the days to come.  God bless you.
Jeanne M. Wise
CGA Architects, Inc.

February 21, 2024

Jim and I had a long history together as I worked for City Planning and I had the responcibility of reviewing and processing any subdivision or land development plan. Jim and I would meet to discuss proposed projects and we would identify any issues that needed special attention. When I was designing an ADA ramp for my church Jim incorporated my small drawings onto a larger piece of paper that the municipality required. Jim always had a chearful disposition and my wife and I would celebrate their wedding anniversery with a dinner together. I served as Jim’s Best Man in his wedding to Fran.  His friendship will be missed.
Craig Lenhard

February 20, 2024

My condolences to the family of Jim Sanchez. I had the pleasure of assisting him with surveying a number of sites in Lancaster and York Counties in 2003 and 2004; I’m frequently reminded of one we did in the Neffsville area, each time I drive by it. Surveying these sites often involved traversing rugged terrain, which could be challenging, and ultimately enjoyable. Jim was always a great guy to work for and learn from!
Scott D Brown

February 20, 2024

Dear Frances,We are thinking of you as you remember the love, as you mourn the loss, as you celebrate Jim’s life. We will be praying for you and your family.
Maurice Sr, Georgia, Maurice Jr. and Lamar Clack.

February 19, 2024

Jim was a joy to know.  He carried with him always a smile as an expression of his kind heart. Thank god for men like Jim. 
John Meeder

Visitation
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
St. James Episcopal Church
119 N. Duke St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Lancaster, PA 17602
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