PHONE: (972) Jim Pressel March 21, November 4, 2008

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1 PHONE: (972) Jim Pressel March 21, November 4, 2008 Jim Pressel, age 59, of Allen, Texas, passed away November 4, 2008 after battling Pancreatic Cancer. At the time of his death, he was lovingly surrounded by family and friends in his home. Jim was born March 21, 1949, in Roaring Springs, Pennsylvania, to Charles Nick Glen and Florence Jane (Brumbaugh) Pressel. He married Nancy on February 11, 1995, in Plano, Texas. Jim began working for EDS in 1969 in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, later transferred to Hollywood, Florida and then came to Plano, Texas in He left EDS after 27 years where he joined Ernst and Young in April 1997 and later transitioned to Capgemini. Jim held several positions within E&Y and Capgemini where he worked on several projects that allowed him to travel across the United States, Canada, England, Germany, and Poland. Jim was a member of Oak Ridge Country Club and was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Allen; daughters, Tammy Pressel and Mike Moore of Frisco, Texas and Stacey White and her husband, Chris of Frisco; two grandsons, Dustin and Collin; two granddaughters, Riley and Reese; Judy, mother of Tammy and Stacey, of Plano, TX; sister, Kring Hess and husband, James of Newport, Pennsylvania; nephew, Jimmy Hess and wife Josy; niece, Jamie Hess; great-nephew, Ryan. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Todd Pressel. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Friday, November 14, 2008, at First United Methodist Church of Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas, with Rev. Kenneth Shamblin, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends during a memorial visitation from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. A reception will be held after the service at Canyon Creek Country Club in Richardson, Texas. Please honor Jim by making donations in memory of him to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org), 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245; or Baylor Health Care Systems, Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 3600 Gaston Ave, Suite 100 Dallas, TX Memorials Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and

2 your family at this difficult time. RUTH BINGEMAN, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just hope that being around your families and friends brings you comfort as you go through this difficult times. Sincerely - Fe Rupe FE RUPE, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 Jim was a wonderful co-worker. He was always willing to help, to jump in and help solve issues and did so with a great attitude. He enjoyed a good laugh. I have tremondous respect for Jim as a person and will miss working with him. His family can be proud of the good man he is. May God be with you in your time of grief. Dan DAN WOOLLEY, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 Nancy, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. LYNDA HIRSCH, NOVEMBER 14, 2008 Nancy, You and your family have our deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband. If we're lucky we have the opportunity to work with good people throughout our lives, and on those rarest of occasions, we have the honor of working for a great one. Jim was one of those people. Though we only met a few times, and with Jim usually having a phone in one ear and a cell phone on the other, he always made time to really listen, offered his guidence with his wit and humor, and allowed us to be the best we could be. As you read the tributes, I hope you realize that Jim made a difference in a lot of lives, mine included. No matter where the path of life takes us from here, a part of Jim will always be a part of us. God Bless you and your family. REGAN BROWN, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Jimmy will always hold a very special place in our heart.. SBOB & STEPHANIE HEALY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. SAMMIE CANTRELL, NOVEMBER 13, 2008

3 Nancy: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. PEGGY AND RICHARD COOK, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Nancy, My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I know your heart is aching at his loss. With prayers and thoughts of comfort and peace and may all the good memories sustain you. MAUREEN BROGAN, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 I had the privilege of working for Jim since May of His leadership and guidance helped me make the transition from my previous employer to the Capgemini family. I know he loved his job and his family. Jim will be missed here; I know Nancy and family miss him dearly. May God comfort and care for you at this time and always. BILL PLETKA, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Tammy, we are thinking of you and your family during this time. DEBBIE & MAC DEAN-DETHLEFSEN, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 Dear Nancy, Tammy and Stacey - I will never forget Jim's infectious smile. He touched a lot of lives over the course of his lifetime, and he was so brave and optimistic, even in the face of his terrible illness. His positive attitude will remain an inspiration to me and I will always cherish his memory. He was a very special person. Pam PAM CASS, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Jim was too good to me... would always listen, lend a sympathetic ear and a helpful hand. I will always remember the good times we had working deals and the gemerous way he treated everyone. RIP - I'll see you on the other side. JAKE STANDIFIRD, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 There is a Cherokee expression, When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. Jimmy lived his life to the fullest. Today he rejoices in heaven as we mourn. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time. SHEILA SEYMORE, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Dear Nancy, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

4 DAN & LAURIE ROBERTS, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 Nancy: I am so Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Jim. May God the Father, His son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirt grant you strength, wisdom and comfort at this time. Surely goodness and love will follow you all the days of your life. I just feel that One day, you, Jim and all your friends AND HIS FRIENDS - all who have faith in Christ, will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Unfortunately, we have to make this sorrowful bitter-sweet stop over. Love you Nancy, you are a great person. Ray RAY RAMIREZ, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 The first time I met Jim what impressed me was the big grin I noticed. It was always there. I had the priviledge to work with Jim for a few years and considered him a mentor as he asked me to take on new and different roles. Jim was one of those people who affect others in a positive way. I already miss his influence. I'll keep the Pressel family in my prayers during this time, but I think we all share a piece of your sorrow. MICHAEL GROGAN, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 My sincere condolences to the family. I've worked with Jim for many years at EDS and always admired his passion and enthusiasm for the job and his compassion for the people he worked with. BEN WUNSCH, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 Jim was a very well respected and appreciated co-worker and friend. He will be missed! The Pressel family is in my prayers! VAN BENTON, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 During life, we have the privilige of working with people, who define and respresent the qualities that we all desire. These traits are honesty, compassion, postive attitude, even in the most difficult situtations, willingness to help and plays as hard as we work. This person was Jim Pressel. I worked with Jim for 11 years at Capgemini. Jim was always there to help, offer an encourgaing word, calm and postive, even in the most explosive situtation. Jim has now reached the point in life that we all hope for, sitting next to our Father in heaven, no pain, fear or sorrow. Nancy, we love you and pray for God's

5 grace and comfort. "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:6-8 BEN FRANKLIN, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 Tammy and Stacey I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a good man, one of the best. Since 1971 when I first met your family, I have nothing but fond memories of the time spent with all of you in Pa, Fla and Tx. Nancy I do not know you but my heart goes out to you for your loss. May our prayers bring all of you peace and comfort at this very difficut time. He will be greatly missed. Judy Conover JUDY CONOVER, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 Nancy, My payers go out for you and your family. In John 16:22 John tells us, Now is your time of grief but I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one will take away your joy. Praise God that we know that our faith in Jesus Christ will carry us through the valleys of life. In Christian love, Andy & Shirley ANDY & SHIRLEY ROBERSON, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 Nancy...so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I truly enjoyed the "good ole days" of the credit union business and working with Jim. He really was one of the good guys that could help get the job done, and get it done right. It is the time that all my friends get very sick or pass away and it just doesn't seem right that it's always the good ones that go first. Stay strong and hope to see you soon. TOM ST.CLAIR, NOVEMBER 11, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I had the opportunity to work with Jim at EDS for several years and had the utmost respect for him both as a co-worker and more importantly as a person. PETE MEFFORD, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Jim, but since we'd worked together for several years, I wanted to send my condolences. I know

6 this will be a difficult time, even though he is now at peace. Take care and God Bless. Pam PAM EASTER, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy we are sorry for your loss and will keep you and Jims children in our thoughts. The wedding picture is a great reminder of good times. KAREN & JERRY WYATT, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy, We are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Please remember you are never far from our thoughts and will always be in our prayers. MICKEY AND KAREN WEISS, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers have been with the family during these past months, and still are during this difficult time. We will all miss Jim's wonderful sence of humor and wonderful smile. It is never easy to lose such a special person, still so very young. We must try and remember that he is happy and pain free in a wonderful place. Thank you for the great memories...we will always keep them close. SEAN & NATALIE MYERS, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. SHEILA WILSON, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Stephanie STEPHANIE CONOVER, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Stacey & Tammy I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless! Stephanie STEPHANIE CONOVER, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy, sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We are blessed with many happy memories of times spent with the two of you. These will never go away. Jim was a special person and a joy to be with both at work and while enjoying a good party. Our prayers are with you. Larry & Per Wolf LARRY & PER WOLF, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy - I am so sorry and saddend to hear of your husbands passing. My

7 thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and if there is ever anything I can do, please let me know. Your friends at Fiserv will always be there for you. Lisa Finkler LISA FINKLER, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 My memories of Jim are good ones, from back in the day at EDS. I respected his knowledge & experience in our business, yet could always count on Jim to help get a group together for happy hour and fun with friends and colleagues. My sincere condolences to Nancy, his children & grandchildren, and all his friends and loved ones. SUZANNE BRUCE, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 My sympathies to Jim's family. I worked with Jim in Camp Hill and also in Iowa. Over the years I would run into him and I always remember his smile. FRANK WONG, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 I retired 3 years ago from Capgemini, so it was such a shock to read of Jim's passing in the newspaper. Jim's strength, laughter, wonderful sense of humor will remain with his wife, children, family and friends. Jim was always a great joke teller and I have fond memories of jokes he would me when we worked together at Capgemini. I'm smiling now as I think of him. It may be that we will again some day find release from this extra ordinary weight of loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. May you all find peace in God's love and mercy. Sincerely, Ann Lefebvre, Denton, Texas ANN LEFEBVRE, NOVEMBER 10, 2008 Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Pete and Maureen Bergan PETE BERGAN, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 Nancy, My prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. Pleas know we think of you often and pray for you always. Sincerely, your ABWA sister. DEBRA CASTON, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 Dr Pressel family, I worked with Jim for many years at EDS, he was one of the

8 guys I worked with when I started and I always remember Jim as a dedicated EDS employee then I had the luck of working with him again at Capgemini as a partner supplier. I was shocked and sadden at this news as I had no idea - my prayers are with you James JAMES R SANDER, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In ABWA love, Ginger GINGER KIRBY, NOVEMBER 9, 2008 God took another Angel home. I'm blessed to have known Jimmy and his infectious smile. May he rest in peace with God. For Nancy: Remember me in the glow of the sunset, or when robins return in the spring. Know that in life there are ups and downs, remember beauty exists in all things. Remember me as you pray at night, for this is when you sense me the most. Know that I am, and forever will be, alive, with God as my host. HEIDE MARIA BECKER, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Nancy, We are so sorry for your loss and hope the Lord with give you and your family strength during this most difficult time. Deepest sympathy, Elena & Bill ELENA AND BILL SULLIVAN, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Nancy, We just wanted you and your family to know you're in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely sad time in your lives. Jim was a special man and will be missed by all that knew him. There are no words that can ease the hurt you feel in your hearts today but, in time and with God's help the pain will ease and wonderful memories of Jim's love will keep him alive in your hearts forever. JUDEE & JAY HOUSTON, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything. WAYNE & TINA HUGHES, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Nancy, My heart goes out to you and your family at this extremely difficult time. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers these past few months and I want to let you know how sorry I am for your loss. You will remain in my thoughts as I pray for your peace of mind through wonderful memories and

9 supportive friendships and family. With love, Laura and Greg Coleman LAURA THERIAULT COLEMAN, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Dear Nancy, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I'm so very sorry to learn of your loss. Sheri Parrack Houston, TX SHERI PARRACK, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 My sincerest prayers and peace to your family. I am an ABWA member and also lost my dad to pancreatic cancer. My prayers are with you. CELESTE COLEMAN, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Nancy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May knowing others are here for you help. MATTIE JEWEL CROCKETT, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that being surrounded by family and friends brings you peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you. BECKY DUCKELS, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 I didn't know Jim but Nancy has been an ABWA "sister" of mine for over 6 years. I want to convey my condolences and send my love and sympathy to Nancy and her family in this time of loss. Nancy has been an important part of my ABWA life and I admire her very much. Love and blessings from Bonnie Peterson ABWA Frisco BONNIE J PETERSON, NOVEMBER 8, 2008 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972)