James Harvey Diehl Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Harvey Diehl of Lakewood, Colorado, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 2, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Diehl and Della Diehl. He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Ann Stanley; his children, Jodi Gitt (Bernie) of Littleton, Jim Diehl of Lakewood and Don Diehl (Diann) of Nashville, TN; his daughter-in-law Lori of Murray, KY; and his siblings, Donna Carlson, Dorothy Cornelison, Kathy Crichton and Rich Diehl. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Lakewood Nazarene Church (1755 Dover St, Lakewood, CO 80215). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. During the pandemic he began the online devotional videos “10-minutes to refuel with Pastor Jim Diehl†and more recently published “Refuel, Refresh, Revive†inspired by this video series.
In lieu of sending flowers, Dr. Diehl had asked that we provide an opportunity to sponsor university students’ Christian education through the James Diehl scholarship fund at both Mid-America Nazarene University and Olivet Nazarene University.
