BORN

1940

DIED

2017

James Trainor Obituary

James Joseph Trainor
1940-2017
James Joseph Trainor, age 77, of Tomball, passed away Dec. 1. He was born in Philadelphia in 1940, the son of Agnes and Leonard Trainor. He is survived by brothers Peter, John, and Leonard Jr. He is also survived by his wife of 53 years,Trudi, and children James Jr, of Dallas, Julia of Los Angeles, Adam of Tampa and 5 grandchildren.
He moved to Texas with his wife in 1971, where he worked as district sales manager for G.O. Carlson for many years. He helped launch youth soccer in South Texas, coaching the first girls teams in the Timberline Soccer Organization in the 70's and continued to coach and inspire into the 80's
A lover of the outdoors, Jim enjoyed fishing and hunting. Upon retiring in 2004 he traveled the world with his wife. His lifelong desires to see the Panama Canal, Ireland, Alaskan vistas and skydiving were fulfilled before his passing.
Services and a Celebration of Life will be held in Jan.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Dec. 5, 2017.
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your husband was named after my father which my father was very proud I just found out so very sorry for your lose my

donna magee

Family

May 12, 2018

I was working on our family tree in which we share the Magee line.
Sending you sincere sympathy on your loss.
(James J Magee, your grandfather, James Magee and my Grandmother, MaryEllen Magee Gibbons we're siblings.)
Rest is Peace.

Eileen

February 7, 2018

So very sad

Nelson Principio

December 8, 2017

Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family, Jim was a great example of a 'family man' & gave to the community.

Connie DeVore Mayhew

December 7, 2017

Trudi I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gerri Hagen

December 5, 2017

Trudi,

I'm so sorry for your loss. May peace and comfort find you during this time.

Lara Beckham

December 5, 2017

Trudi

I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Smith

December 5, 2017

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