James Roger Duffy

James "Jim" Roger Duffy of Eureka Springs passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 5, 2013, after a six-month battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 7, 1948, in Gregory, S.D., to Dan and Mildred Duffy. In 1970, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from Mankato State University in the state of Minnesota. Jim moved to Eureka Springs via Key West in 1975. He married Patricia Brown in September of 1975, and they had three children together, Laura, Crystanna and Graham. Jim spent the next 35 years working as a general contractor building mostly custom homes in and around Eureka Springs. Jim was an avid gardener, amateur ornithologist and all around lover of nature. He also had a passion for Japanese Maples, Bonsai, traveling the world, art, design and opening a nice bottle of wine. He was also a devoted sports fan, including a lifelong fan of the Yankees. Jim was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his spouse, Patty; daughters, Laura and her husband, Tony Collins, and Crystanna and her husband, Ben Cox; son, Graham and his fiancé, Caroline LaRosa. Jim was "Happy Papa" to grandchildren, Addison, Brayden and Choyce. He was also survived by his father, Dan Duffy; and siblings, Dan Duffy, Greg Duffy and Charlene Hartwell. A family memorial was held March 10. A Celebration of Life will be held later this spring. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to pancan.org or audubon.org.