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James Harland Handley
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SUN CITY - James Harland Handley Jr. was born on October 8, 1931 to Lola Madison Handley and James Handley Sr. in East Lansing MI. He went on to Yale University after his high school graduation and graduated with a master's degree in architecture in 1957. He joined Del Webb Corp in 1962 as an architect, eventually retiring as VP of Advertising. After retirement he became a real estate agent where he met his wife Margaret Robertson Handley. They were married in 1994 and spent many happy years in Arizona before moving to Minnesota. Jim is survived by his wife Maggy; stepdaughter, Ann (Art) Fahy-Gust; stepson, Greg (Sally) Brainerd and; grandchildren, Conor Fahy, Caity Fahy, and Heidi Brainerd. Maggy's stepchildren Kay (Dieter) Slocum and Ron Brainerd also survive. Jim was an accomplished pianist, loved the symphony, ballet, opera and collecting art. He enjoyed travelling especially when he was able to take in local architecture. He served as rector in his Episcopal church in Arizona until illness overtook him. Jim was a kind soul and will be missed by many. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on what would be his 85th birthday, the afternoon of October 8, 2016, in Pine Island MN. Contact the family for more information if you would like to attend. Memorials are suggested in Jim's name to the charity of your choice.
