James Burchill

Naomi: I first knew of Jim in 8'th grade, over at Sylvan Middle School in Citrus Heights. We became great friends while we were inattending high school together - at San Juan High. Jim was always focused - even this early time in life. In 9'th grade, in our mutual class of Mechanical Drawing (by Algaard), I got to know him well. He told me he wanted to go to college, and study "Politics", when he grew up. Jim also told me that he wanted to invest, to buy "Stocks". Jim also always talked...

Naomi:

Jim had a sterling reputation among a tough collection of peers. Politics tends to harden people, but not Jim. Smart, focused and successful, he resisted cynicism. Whether working in the State Assembly for Howard Berman, and later for Norm Waters, Jim had a terrific style, worked hard and helped make California a better place.

We worked together over a long number of years. He was a gentleman who never cut corners.

Marilyn and I send out love to...