Michael James Dunkley

Michael James Dunkley

PLEASANT VIEW - James Dunkley passed away at his home on Friday, June 26, 2009.

James began his life in Romania in the city of Buzoa. He first met his loving adoptive mother at the age of one and a half years old. Obstacles prevented his immediate adoption; however, his parents never gave up on him then or ever. At the age of three, James finally came to his home in Pleasant View, Utah and became acquainted with his true family.

James is the son of Ralph and Diana Dunkley, brother to Benjamin, Olivia, Abby (Krum), Robert, Jordan, Blake and Matthew Dunkley, and friend to all. James was a member of the Pleasant View 6th Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from high school in the spring of 2008.

James was an artist. In high school he excelled in jewelry making for which he received a number of awards placing second in State for his designs. He also loved music. Singing was a part of life verified through his involvement in A cappella and All State choir.

James was passionate about cars and gadgets. As an avid car enthusiast, he always knew the latest statistics on the fastest and most exotic cars. If you had the time he would relate the horsepower, fastest speeds, special modifications and more about his dream car of the moment. Then he would find a movie from you tube to watch that showed exactly what his favorite car could do. Despite his love of cars he managed to crash quite a few of them.

His second love was for gadgets, and specifically cell phones. James knew every phone inside and out. He brought his family into the modern era of texting and cell phone usage. Any and all phone related questions were directed to him.

James was happy; quick to smile and relate his tale of the day, he would talk for hours with anyone. His family will miss his characteristic smile and loving personality. He was quick to give a helping hand and loved to play with his nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant View 6th Ward Chapel, 900 West Pleasant View Drive.

Friends may call at the Ward Chapel on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery.

Funeral Directors, Lindquist''s North Ogden Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, please contact the Natalia Foundation, which supports Romanian children at: Natalia-Foundation.blogspot.com or call 1-800-218-5826.

Send condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com