James D. Haley

When my wife Amy and I bought our Big Bear cabin, we didn't know what to expect. Our next door neighbor, Jim Haley, with whom we shared a driveway, was this big, stern looking fellow who
was downright intimidating. Amy decided to grab the bull by the horns, however, and go introduce herself. That led to a friendship with Jim and Fran, two of the nicest people and the best neighbors anyone could ever have. If Jim could ever help us in any way, whether it was by checking on our cabin,...

James Haley, also known to me as Uncle Jim was a wonderful relative to visit. I would spend a month or longer of my summer breaks up in Big Bear with my Uncle and Grandma, who lived with him since 2004. Being of old age, they wouldn't do much, but I still enjoyed the time I was allowed to spend with them. Mostly watching TV in the living room. On November 7, of this year Uncle Jim and Grandma Fran moved in with us in Phelan, where Jim spent his remaining days in a hospital bed.. I was there...