James B. Chote

James B. Chote (Jim) James B. Chote (Jim) was born April 22, 1946 and passed away on December 8, 2010. Jim graduated from Austin High School and attained a master's degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs and a law degree from the University of Texas. Jim was an officer in the US Navy, serving on the USS Kitty Hawk, from 1969-1971. Jim had a lifelong love of music and gardening. One of his most endearing gifts was his ability to play any tune on the piano by ear. He is survived by his daughters Emily Jenkins and Amy Clack and their husbands, along with his new grandson Henry Jenkins. He is also survived by his devoted partner, Dave Cartwright, and Amy Whiteside, the mother of his daughters. Others surviving Jim are his sister and her husband, Diana and Charles Smith, his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Eleanor Ann Chote, three nieces and one nephew. The services will be held on Tuesday December 14th at 2 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church at 301 East 8th St, Austin, Texas 78701, where Jim was a member for many years. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Settlement Home at 1600 Payton Gin Road, Austin, Texas 78758. Memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com