JAMES ERWIN NEWMEYER's Obituary
Dear Friends and Family,
Our father Jim Newmeyer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 13, 2016 as a result of heart failure. This world has lost a unique, compassionate, and incredible man. He lived his life with tremendous pride in his family and loyalty to his friends. His passion for teaching and helping others surrounds us through the countless people he touched. There are no words to describe the void this has left in our hearts, but we know our faith will carry us and ultimately unite us with him once again. Our family is overwhelmed by the outpour of love from everyone who has reached out to us. We have felt your prayers and are eternally grateful. Our dad was larger than life, and that is how we wish to honor him now. We invite and welcome all to celebrate the life of a truly GREAT man. There will never be another like him.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Sunday, August 21, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Memorial Services at Van Orsdel Family Funeral Home
Address: 11220 N Kendall Dr. Miami, FL 33176
Monday, August 22, 3:00 - 4:15 PM
Celebration of the Life of James Erwin Newmeyer Mass at St. Hugh Catholic Church in Coconut Grove
Address: 3460 Royal Rd. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Monday, August 22, 4:30 PM
Reception at the event room in Brickell Place Phase 2
Address: 1915 Brickell Ave (Building C) Miami, FL 33129
In the next week to come, our family will be holding a private ceremony where our father's ashes will be placed to rest in the waters of his paradise on earth, the Florida Keys.
Any further inquiries regarding arrangements, please contact Van Orsdel Family Funeral Home in Kendall.
In lieu of flowers our family is kindly requesting that donations be made to a charitable scholarship fund for Andy Bautista. Andy is a very special young man and a dear friend to our family who we all believe in and want to see succeed. We are continuing Jim's efforts in helping Andy with his pursuit of a college education. Please visit the link below to donate to this amazing cause:
https://www.youcaring.com/andy-bautista-627240
With love,
Jimmy, Sandy & Mikey
James Erwin Newmeyer was born Feb 16, 1948 born in Miami, Fl. His sole purpose and life dedication was to protect his family and guide his children to exceed their goals and dreams. Everything he did revolved around his family and his desire to see them succeed. He was a selfless man whose character was unique in his passion and drive for a united family and always believed in living his life "his way". He was genuine and sincere and wore his heart on his sleeve. Everyone that was fortunate to meet him knew that he cared about them and tried to teach them in any way he could how to make their life better or resolve any issue. He always left an impact on those that knew him and loved the USA, Disney World, Snowmass, Colorado, and the Florida Keys. He Passed away August 13, 2016 age 68 from heart failure.
Family:
Parents: Pauline and James Leo Newmeyer
Jim is survived by his brother, Robert Newmeyer, his 3 children James Ryan Newmeyer (33), Sandy Newmeyer (30), Michael Newmeyer (26), former spouse Rosie Newmeyer, grandson James Michael Newmeyer
Hobbies:
Boating
Golf
Tennis
Career Highlights:
Jim Newmeyer has been a central figure and industry leader in the real estate market and specifically mortgage industry for over 3 decades, having been a partner of a mortgage company that he built and was later sold to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. His knowledge is extensive, and is only surpassed by his enthusiasm for helping, teaching and protecting his customers:
1978-1987: Southeast Mortgage Company 1978-1987. Job Title: Vice President, South Florida Regional Manager. Mortgage Loan officer of the year at Southeast Mortgage in 1979.
1987-1988: Chase Federal Bank. Job Title: Senior Vice President.
1988-1989: Amerifirst Mortgage Corporation. Job Title: Vice President Regional Manager.
1989-1992: Centrust Mortgage Corporation. Job Title: Vice President Regional Manager.
1993-1995: SourceOne Mortgage Services. Job Title: Vice President District Manager.
1995-1996: PHH Mortgage Services.
1996-2003: Embassy Financial Services. Job Title: President. Company sold to Berkshire Hathaway in 2003. Purchased by Warren Buffet.
2005- Present: Newmeyer Mortgage Services, Inc. (company he opened with his son James R. Newmeyer) Job Title: Chairman Emeritus. Company stock transferred to son, James Ryan Newmeyer, in 2009.
Military: Enlisted in the US Army from 1971-1978 as a Lieutenant.
Education: Graduated in 1966 from Coral Gables High School. He was the kicker and defensive back for the 1966-67 National Championship football team. He went on to be a walk on kicker for the University of Florida and then transferred to Furman University from 1968-1971 where he was the starting kicker and graduated with a Bachelors in Arts. He then received a Masters of Science in 1974 from FIU. In the mortgage industry he received the highest designation awarded by Mortgage Bankers Association referred to as the Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) in 1987.
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