James Edward Partridge

James Edward Partridge, beloved husband of Tracy (Brown) and father of Elliott (Jaclyn) Partridge, Trevor Partridge, Carolyn (David) Hampson, and Naomi (Tony) Sappé, passed away peacefully at home to glory on Friday, April 26, 2024, age 67, after a 16-month battle with advanced cholangiocarcinoma. He was born on March 15, 1957 in Abington, PA, to Donald and Martha Partridge. He graduated from Gettysburg College in 1979 and went on to the University of Pittsburgh for a Master’s in Physical Therapy (1983) where he met his wife Tracy. Married on August 20, 1983, they settled in Forest Hills, PA. He and Tracy went on to get their Doctorate in Physical Therapy together at Chatham in 2013. Passionate about his faith and desire to serve the church, Jim obtained a Master’s in Theological Studies at the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary in 2017 and became bi-vocational in 2020, continuing part-time as a PT with PIVOT and part-time as a ministry assistant with his church, City Reformed PCA. Predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers (Donald and John), he is survived by his wife, 4 children and their spouses, 7 grandchildren (Everett, Annika, and Eliza to Elliott & Jackie; Lily, Wesley, and Cassandra to Naomi & Tony; Bethany to Carolyn & David), 2 sisters (Margarita Partridge and Jane (Richard) Johnson) as well as his in-laws Gordon & Carolyn Brown.

Jim invested his time and energies into his family, church (long-time elder) and community and has many “mentor children” who consider Jim as their second father and role-model. In addition to the church, he was involved in the local Boy Scout Troop #90 with his sons, on the board of Trinity Christian School, a driver for the Forest Hills Community “Flivver” Senior Transport, and a member of the East Winds Symphonic Band, playing trumpet. He and his wife delighted in opening their home to many for meals, gatherings, as well as a place to live when needed. His love for the Lord and His creation blended with his desire to be active, and he was often seen around the neighborhood running or hiking at any opportunity he had – up until the Saturday before he passed away.

His message to you would be to seek the Lord Jesus Christ, keep your eyes fixed on Him, utilize the gifts and talents He has given you, and enjoy life to the fullest. Lament with the hard things, have joy in the good and know there is an eternal hope in Christ Jesus waiting. Right now he would be saying “GLORY!” as his body is made new in heaven with Jesus.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Trinity Christian School, 299 Ridge Avenue, Forest Hills PA 15221, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to City Reformed PCA (https://crpc.churchcenter.com/giving for missions, mercy ministry, and future venue fund for a permanent place in Oakland), Trinity Christian School (https://www.trinitychristian.net), or your local food pantry. In light of Jim’s passion for missions, please be sure to bless the missionaries you know with prayer, notes and extra monetary funds.

Arrangements by Wolfe Memorial, LLC. www.wolfepgh.com

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