Berkeley, California
James M. Hotchkiss, Jr. Jan. 16, 1927 ~ Dec. 31, 2009 Resident of Lafayette James M. Hotchkiss, Jr. passed away in his home on December 31. Born in Oakland, Jim spent much of his childhood in Healdsburg. After serving in the Navy at the end of WWII, Jim returned to the Bay Area to obtain his...
Read MoreMy memories of Jim are his joy of the family history and of course his Xmas card and letter. The family will miss his knowledge of our past.
Ginger Holzapfel
March 15, 2010 | Willows, CA
Jim Hotchkiss was a cousin of my mother, Hazel Wightman Harlow. Their common grandfather was W.J. Hotchkiss, and Jim was very proud of the fact that W.J. played a leading role in building the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Jim cared a lot about all of his relatives, and he never missed an opportunity to share his knowledge and passion with any family member who was willing to listen. Jim and I shared an interest in family, business, and politics, and we exchanged e-mails almost...
Sandy Harlow
February 09, 2010 | Lake Forest, IL
Jim Hotchkiss and some relatives
January 30, 2010
I am Mr. Hotchkiss' friendly Safeway checker. Over the years we became great friends. I have just now found of his passing, and I am truly saddened. Each Saturday at 2pm we had a standing date to discuss the weekly events. All check out lines stopped for him and we chatted, laughed and truly enjoyed our few moments of light hearted chit chat.
Kimberly Hedemark
January 30, 2010 | Martinez, CA
The service was lovely today. We will think of Jim every time we hear a funny anecdote or witty pun. He was the master!
Pete and Di Harlow, Moraga, CA
January 23, 2010
