James Edward Koob

After a tragic accident December 12, 2006 on Rosedale Highway, James Edward Koob, 49, lost his life. The valiant medical team tried with all their will to keep Jim here, but our Heavenly Father's will was for Jim to go home. Jim was born February 11, 1957 in Port Huron, Michigan to Edward and Sally Koob. He graduated from Port Huron Northern High School in 1975. He served in the Army as a PV2 from 1975 to 1978. He lived in California for over 25 years, a few years in Ventura County and 20 years in Bakersfield. After living two years in Michigan, he recently returned to Bakersfield ahead of his family. The family planned to reunite in Bakersfield in June. Jim was married to Sheila Rene (Trivett) together they had four children, Samantha 20, Lewis 16, Katy 15, and Carter 4 years old. Jim was a member of Valley Baptist Church and had many loving friends in his church family. Jim's profession was as an x-ray technician. He was most recently employed at San Joaquin Community Hospital. He was a loving husband and father with a passion for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A place in the hearts of those who loved Jim will never be filled. He is survived by his family as well as his mother and step-father, Sally and Floyd Horley of Fort Gratiot, Mich.; his father, Edward Koob of Marysville, Mich.; a brother, Dean and wife, Julie Horley, Avoca, Mich; one stepbrother, and three stepsisters of Canada and the United Kingdom. He also leaves behind several aunts, uncles, and many cousins in Michigan plus his cousin, Lynn, in California. Visitation will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park on River Blvd., Thursday, December 21st, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 22nd, at Valley Baptist Church. A memorial fund has been established through the Human Resource Dept. at San Joaquin Hospital. James Edward Koob Feb. 11, 1957 - Dec. 12, 2006 Greenlawn Mortuary

This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.