Photo courtesy of Adobe Creek Funeral Home - Petaluma
Petaluma, California
Dec 2, 1933 – Aug 22, 2020 (Age 86)
December 2, 1933 – August 22, 2020
Jim passed away August 22nd at the age of 86. He served in the Navy, Army, and Army Reserves. He served in the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After being discharged from the Army, he started a career with the US Postal Service and retired after 22 years. During his career at the post office, he joined the Army Reserves and developed a love of cooking. Because of his love of cooking, he volunteered on the SS Jeremiah O’Brien as chief steward for 17 years. He loved sports and during his postal career he played softball and later became an umpire. He and his wife were avid square dancers for over 30 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nita of 62 years, 2 daughters, Cindy Hallstrom and Holly Amero, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a loving sister, Greta. Arrangements by Adobe Creek Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Petaluma. 707-789-9000
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2006 Uncle Jim and grand nephew Erec
He is so miseed.
Merrie VonSeggern
January 31, 2021 | Idyllwild, CA | Family
Hallstrom siblings with spouses
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha, OR | Family
1995 Hallstrom siblings all grown-up
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha, OR | Family
1962 Staying with sister Greta
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha, OR | Family
5 Hallstrom Siblings Growing-up
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha | Family
5 Hallstrom Siblings 1941
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha, OR | Family
5 Hallstrom Siblings 1939
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha, OR | Family
2005 Grand Canyon Trip
Nita, Jimmy, Rose, Greta
I always loved visits from Uncle Jimmy. When I was young, he was the "Uncle with black eggs", as he loved pepper so much. You couldn't tell the egg from the pepper. He lived life to it's fullest and had so many fun stories to share. Visiting us in Oregon he always came with a willing hand to cook a delicious meal or help with house maintenance for his sister Greta, my mom. He even let me beat him at cribbage once in awhile. I truly miss my Uncle Jimmy.
Rose Loehr
September 17, 2020 | Aloha, OR | Family
When I think of Uncle Jimmy, my first two thoughts are pepper and baseball. He shared his love of cooking at every family event, and did he ever love to season with pepper! His love of baseball had him traveling to spring training for many years. It always included a welcome visit with my parents. It was an annual opportunity to hear his stories, laugh, and eat something he had cooked -- with pepper. My heartfelt sympathies to those nearest and dearest to him.
Jill Winters
September 10, 2020 | San Diego, CA | Family
