James Poteet Obituary

Poteet, James (Jim), passed away October 29, 2010 at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. He was born in Forestburg, Texas on September 9, 1932. He came to California in 1948 to live with his brother, Jack. Jack taught him auto body repair. Jim also played his guitar and sang in local clubs. Jim served in the United States Army from Jan. 1955 to March 1959. His hobbies included motorcycle, Flat Track and TT Racing. Also in his younger years he was a member of various bowling leagues and dance groups. Jim enjoyed golf from his early thirties. He became a member of Mesa Verde Country Club and was secretary and president. He organized the first Kemper Open Golf Tournament at Mesa Verde. He was a reserve police officer for the city of Newport Beach, California. He was an active member of Bermuda Dunes Country Club. He has owned a home on the golf course for over thirty years. He was a successful businessman in Orange County for over thirty years. He is survived by wife, Pam and many nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by those whose lives he touched! In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Coachella Valley, 42600 Cook Street, Suite 120, Palm Desert, CA 92211 or your charity of choice. A Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Forest Lawn Ramon Chapel, Cathedral City, CA. Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries.

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Published by Orange County Register from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2010.

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Nelda Bayha

November 4, 2010

My Dear Pam, I send this note with a heavy heart. You know what Jim meant to Max and Me. The suffering is over and I can see them now Jim, Max, Palmer either teeing off or having a friendly game of gin. I love you Pam, I is sooo hard but what wonderful memories we have..Hope to see tis season, or if you are up this way..Love, Nelda

Nelda Bayha

November 4, 2010

My Dear Pam,
With a heavy heart I send these words to you. You know what Jim was to Max and Me. Well I guess we can see them on the first tee or at the card table in heaven. Max, Paul, George,Andy. It is so hard but please know I am here for you. Love, Nelda

November 4, 2010

My Very Dear Pam,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May the wonderful times you shared together give you peace and comfort.
Our love to you always,
Chris and Leonor Jensen

November 4, 2010

Pam,

Our condolences to you for your loss. Jim was a cherished friend that we most admired for his always positive disposition. He will be missed.

Rick and Sharon Reyno

November 3, 2010

Hello Pam:

So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Hopefully he is up in heaven playing a never ending round of golf.
Chris Carr- CUSD

Wayne Caldwell

November 3, 2010

Pam, Jim will be sorely missed. He was like a brother to me. May God hold and keep him. My best to you in this tough time.
Wayne Caldwell

Gail (Pitts) Smead

November 3, 2010

It has been many years since I've seen Jim, but I remember him as a first class gentleman. I first met Jim back in 1977 when he hired me to work for the Women's Kemper Open as the tournament coordinator. My prayers and deepest condolences to Pam and family. God bless ~

November 3, 2010

Rest in peace Jim, we will all miss your smiling face on the Patio and your "Singalong" with Johnnie Lee.

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James & Gail Harrison

November 3, 2010

Jim was the first person who came over to where I was sitting, on my first day as a member, alone on the patio at Bermuda Dunes CC and introduced himself and invited me to join his table that included Mr. Paul Palmer among others. That kind move broke the ice and soon I was an accepted and active member of the club. Over the years Jim counseled me on many subjects from proper club protoccol, etiquette on the golf course and introduced me to hundreds of members. He encouraged me to run for the Board of Directors of the club which I did becoming a member of the Board and eventually President of the Board.

Much more important that the club issues, were the personal discussions we had regarding life and integrity in all you do. Jim was a stalwart in doing things by the book. He counciled me on personal and business matters helping me form several new ventures that are in the final stages of breakthrough success. It is VERY rare in life when you meet someone who becomes a friend who never deviates from his morals and beliefs. He IS and WAS a Strong, Principled and extermely kind man. I will never forget the many privaite performances as the Texas Cowboy entertaining my guests at severak house parties he had attended. And finally, his very special efforts, picking up the majority of the expense, to bring Johnny Lee and his band to entetain the entire club over the past several years. In fact had it not been for Jimmy and his request for help from me this past year's appearance would have never happenned. It turned out to be a HUGE success and I only hope we can carry it on in memory of our great member, Cowboy Jimmy Poteet. God bless his soul and give comfort to Pam and their family.

Jim H and Gail H

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