James Eugene Barkman (lovingly known as Scooter) was born in Tucson, Arizona on November 22, 1970. He passed away March 17, 2020 at Tucson Medical Center at the age 49 years young. He was a family man and accomplished in 49 years what many have tried lifetimes to accomplish. He served courageously as a firefighter and paramedic for 22 years until deciding to switch to a new trade. He thrived as a well-known electrician, employed by Sturgeon Electric. He was known for his love and guidance, as well as his horseplay and pranks. He always made his own path and was always willing to be the first one to do something. He was a man of boundless potential and never strayed from a challenge, accomplishing whatever he set as his goals. He was truly a generous and caring individual and made the unselfish decision to be an organ donor. He is helping people and saving lives in death as he did in life. Scooter is predeceased by his grandfather Carson Gerken. He is survived by his two children Adam and Sam Barkman, his mother Jeannie White (Larry), his sister Jennifer Barkman, uncle Randy Gerken, grandmother Mary Lou Gerken and many more relatives and friends.