I. Edward "Jim" Schorsch
Obituaries
Vail Daily page A11 - August 21, 2022
Longtime Vail/Beaver Creek resident I. Edward "Jim" Schorsch passed away peacefully at his home at The Chateau on Saturday, August 6. He was 86. He died of complications from pneumonia.
Jim was born and raised in New York City. He graduated from the Ohio State University and moved to Denver to work for the Hertz Corporation in 1967. In 1969, Jim became one of the first full-time residents of Vail when he purchased a studio condo in Manor Vail. He got his real estate license shortly thereafter and was on one of the first sales teams of Vail Associates, which began his journey to a very successful career.
Jim loved to ski, and shared that love with others as a ski instructor for awhile, before the real estate boom took off. He was also one of the first residents of Beaver Creek, and the first full-time resident of The Chateau, where the caring staff soon became like a family to him.
He loved to travel, and took his long-time companion, Alex Ebert, all over the world, from the Galapagos Islands to Istanbul.
Jim is survived by his niece, Debi Strong (Richard Strong) and his grandnieces Tracy Martinez (Isaiah Martinez) and Xiaoxiao Strong, and his faithful canine rescue companion, Lola.
In memoriam donations may be sent to the Colorado Animal Rescue in Glenwood Springs (www.coloradoanimalrescue.org).
Vail Daily page A8 - September 9, 2022
Jim Schorsch left this world on Aug 6. He was 86.
My name is Alex Ebert. I want to pay homage to a man many knew but may not have known his many talents and attributes.
It has been an honor and a privilege to have known him for 32 years. We were each other's best friend. We had a friendship based on respect, laughter and love.
Jim grew up on Central Park West and attended every show Broadway had to offer.
He knew every lyric to Rodgers and Hammerstein ll musicals by heart, as well as Cole Porter and also enjoyed a Gershwin tune.
Jim was proud of his heritage and contributed generously to The United Jewish Appeal and the Holocaust Museum. He also donated to the Wounded Warrior Project and sponsored a horse at Mountain Valley Horse Rescue.
My husband Brad Quayle and Jim became good friends. With Jim's blessing, Brad and I were married at the Chateau in Beaver Creek which Jim called home.
The wonderful people at the Chateau will dearly miss him. I will miss him forever.
He was a gentle soul, a gentle man and a gentleman. Rest in Peace my friend.
