James Edmund "Jim" Marriott

James Edmund (Jim) Marriott James Edmund "Jim" Marriott left us on August 29, 2010 surrounded by his family after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer. Jim was born April 4, 1949 and raised in Sacramento, to Richard and Geraldine Marriott. His father was the former Mayor of Sacramento from 1968-1975. He atteded Immaculate Conception Elementary School, Christian Brothers High School, and Sacramento City College, where he met his future wife, Kathy. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy Kimzey Marriott, siblings, Richard Marriott, Marty Marriott, Tina Record (all of Sacramento), Ann Marriott (Portland, OR), Betsy Lieginger, (San Francisco), children, James Marriott and wife (Boise, ID), Joy Dillon and husband, Tim (Yuba City), Sarah Powell and husband Dan, (Yuba City), grandchildren, Kara Marriott, Ashley Dillion, Cameron Powell (all of Yuba City), Jesse Marriott and Anna Marriott (both of Boise, ID). Jim was a Vietnam Veteran and made E5 in 15 months. He served in the U. S. Army from August of 1969 to August of 1972. Jim was very patriotic and loved flying his many flags wherever he was. Jim started his career in the grocery business (being a member of the Retail Clerks Union). He eventually moved his family to the Yuba County Foothills where he and Kathy owned their own general store. Next, Jim turned his efforts into running his own firewood business where he cut 90 cords a year. He then took a job with YSDI and was a member of Operating Engineers Local #3. Jim sustained a major injury which left him medically disabled and put him in retirement. Throughout the years, Jim and his wife Kathy, remodeled many homes. They eventually built their dream home in Brownsville from the ground up. Jim's favorite season was Christmas and decorating the tree that would reach at least 12 feet. He also enjoyed his collection of nutcrackers and reading "The Night Before Christmas" to his grandchildren. Jim enjoyed collecting and playing his many guitars for family and friends. He had an exceptional voice. Jim encouraged many to learn to play and did what he could to get them started, even buying them guitars. Jim loved traveling with his beloved grandkids and was always up for an adventure. He enjoyed many competitive games like horseshoes, croquet, dice and card games. Mostly, he liked to win. One of Jim's favorite places to go was his and Kathy's houseboat, the MerryYacht on Lake Oroville. He was happiest with a boat full of family and friends. Above all, Jim surprised everyone by changing from a city boy to a country man. He learned, by doing, how to build a house, cut firewood or shovel snow. This was along with all skills needed to survive in the mountains, where he and Kathy thought was a good place to raise their family. What stood out most in Jim was his deep love for his wife Kathy. He absolutely adored her and lived his life to please her. Jim was a devoted, loving, caring, thoughtful and giving husband that will be missed more than any words could ever express. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at Lakeside Colonial Chapel, 830 D Street, Marysville, CA on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 4:00pm. The family would like you to visit www.lakesidecolonialchapel.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are under the direction of Lakeside Colonial Chapel, Marysville, CA (530) 749-9277. Send Condolences to www.appealdemocrat.com