Obituary of James Lee Soiland

Beloved husband, father, brother and Martial Artist, James Lee Soiland, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Jim was born in 1964 in Guam. When Jim was 10 years old, his family settled in Colorado Springs where Jim graduated from William J. Palmer High School. Jim delighted in his childrens activities and he enjoyed motocross and various martial arts. Jim, along with his oldest son, joined The Peoples Kenpo Karate Association in 1996. Just 4 years later, both Jim and Jimmy earned their black belts. Over the past decade, Jim has worked with a very devoted group of Peoples Kenpo Karate students teaching the "Pit" conditioning classes and the Doce Pares system of Escrima. Jim is a proud and honored Hall Of Fame Member of the Colorado Karate Association, an organization which he volunteered countless hours to. Jim is survived by his wife Kandace, children James Vincent and Erik Michael, sisters Elizabeth Donovan (Scott) and Michele Parker (Mark) both of Colorado Springs, his loving stepfather Richard 'Bud' Beck of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and many nephews and nieces along with other family members. Please join us for a Celebration of Life Service from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Terrace Gardens at Dove Valley, 13065 East Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, Colorado 80112. Jim was a very generous man and he loved Christmas shopping for the Adopt A Family organization every year. Jim would always say, 'Every child should have a gift to open on Christmas Day.' In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Merrick & Company in reference to Adopt A Family to fund this worthy cause. Donations may also be made to The Children's Hospital Foundation.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Thursday, June 9, 2011 4:00PM - 7:00PM Terrace Gardens at Dove Valley 13065 East Briarwood Avenue Centennial, CO 80112 Phone: 719-328-1793