James Harold Brandal

My military family used to stay with Jim and Verla in Petaluma when we came from Okinawa for brief stays in the United States. They were both generous and caring people who put our five person family up in their home and made us feel special and welcomed. Through them I was introduced to cantaloupe and big American cars I just want that period of time in American history but people often bought new cars every year as Jim and Verla did. As a small boy a few memories of the United States they...

Tom Kathy family
Thinking of you

Jim was a very nice man. Even though I had not seen him in years I remember how much fun he and Verla were.
I bet they will have a martini or two when they meet again.
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Jan Rodd