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James McCROHAN Obituary
McCROHAN, James Joseph
Musician, Educator,
Centenarian
Carmichael, CA June 13, 2014
James J. McCrohan, died peacefully June 13th at age 100. He was a musician, educator, and viticulturist. At San Jose State he studied music while playing lead sax at socials. He was oboist with the San Francisco Bohemian Club Orchestra and baritone in their Tunerville Barbershop Quartet. At home his musical productions delighted family and friends and he continued to direct music in his 90's. He retired from the Oakland Public Schools to grow cabernet grapes in St. Helena, eventually for Louis M. Martini Winery and Pine Ridge Vintners.
Jim was a kind gentleman who leaves his wife of 78 years, Elizabeth Edgar McCrohan, daughters Patricia Wells (Napa, CA), Kathleen (Kay) McMillan (Carmichael, CA), Jennifer Randolph (Ridgway, CO), seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Jim's family plans to celebrate his life sharing memories and, of course, a little music.
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Memories and Condolences
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christie Mccrohan
July 31, 2014
Well, the beat goes on with the music in our family, You will be joining Katrina who passed March 20, 2014. She too loved music. Thank you for being you and living such a full and substantial life showing the rest of us how to live, Thank you for being my uncle.
Janice Thomas
June 17, 2014
God Bless you all as you honor your Dad!
Nancy Gallapaga
June 17, 2014
What a wonderful legacy of great memories he left for his family.
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