James Harrison Ring

1947 - 2018

October 8, 1947 - July 29, 2018 Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and mentor, Jim passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at his home in Calabasas, California. Jim was born on October 8, 1947 in Rochester, N.Y., but his family moved to California when he was ten years old. By trade, Jim was a real estate developer. As a person, he defied description. He was larger than life; a true visionary, immensely creative and a uniquely talented man. Despite his brilliance, Jim remained sincerely humble, gentle and genuinely kind. Jim always retained a youthful outlook, enthusiasm and optimism. He will be remembered for his quick wit, hilarious sense of humor, gifted story telling, warm and loving smile and the mischievous twinkle in his eyes. Jim was a collector of unique and interesting historical memorabilia, and especially cars that he proudly designed to award winning perfection. He deeply loved all of God's creatures with an open heart. Nature, flora and fauna were his passion and throughout his life he created beautiful natural environments that were aesthetically pleasing and calming to the soul. He traveled all around the world to experience God's creations. He spent over twenty years at his home on the Cape enjoying the beautiful home and magnificent gardens that he shared open-hardheartedly with everyone. To know Jim, was to be in the presence of someone magical and important. This rare genius of a man always wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to mentor and support others when they needed it most. He was a blessing to countless people who loved him fiercely and cannot imagine a world without him. His legacy of love and service to others will forever shine brightly in the lives of all those whom he touched so profoundly. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of forty years, Raina, and his three daughters whom he adored Blake and Brighton Ring and BreeLayne Ring Carter and husband Hunter Carter. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. Dr. Ellis and Frances Ring and is survived by his beloved sisters Jackie Morgen and husband Skip Morgen, and Suzanne Ring Caplan and husband Stan Caplan and nieces Jennifer Morgen, Traci Chorna, and Amy Caplan, nephew Brett Morgen, grandnieces Ivy and Skylar Morgen and Sabrina and Tahlia Chorna and grandnephews Max and Jasper Morgen and his precious dog, Lola. In lieu of flowers, and in honor or Jim's enormously philanthropic heart, the family requests that donations be made in his name and memory to any of the following charities which were so important to him: The Arthritis Foundation, The American Diabetes Association, The Centennial Guild of Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the CSUN Urban Planning Department. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Wednesday, August 1, at 12:30PM at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills. Chevra Kadisha Funeral Directors