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James Herbert Reid

Walnut Creek, California

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James Herbert Reid Resident of Lafayette Born 21 March 1956 in 29 Palms, CA, Jim passed away on 3 February 2009 at Kaiser Hospital, Walnut Creek, with his wife at his side. Jim grew up in the San Diego area, graduated from Carlsbad High School, UCSD, and earned his doctorate degree from UCSF in...

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Jim had been my pharmacist at Accredo since 2002. But he was so much more than that; he was my big brother. He became friends with my boyfriend Gary and me. Gary and him loved to talk about fishing; we were all hoping to go fishing together. I loved to hear him talk about his family; especially adorable Ruby. Gary and I never did get to meet Jim in person, but we did get to know Jim by our conversations over six years. He went the extra mile to make sure I was doing alright with the...

I dated Jim in high school. We were both Juniors at CHS at the time. Jim played offense on our football team. I was the frumpy cheerleader on the sidelines. I remember waiting for him outside the boys' locker room after each game. Then we'd drive in his Camaro to Alphy's to get a late meal with our friends. Cavorting in Mr. Leeds' Spanish class with Jim is one of my most vivid high school memories. He was really smart and really funny, in a quiet sort of way.

Jim and I both went...

To Jess, Cam and the entire Reid family, Nora and I send our thoughts and prayers from New York City. Reading through the comments below, your father sounded like quite and amazing man and will be sorely missed by many, many people.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I knew him as "Jimmy", and I was close to him and his family during our high school years, working with his sister Kerry for many years. His memory will stay with me always. My deepest condolences to his wife Cathryn, his children, Mr. and Mrs. Reid, and all of his sisters. I will remember him always.
God Bless...

Jim was a very special and gifted person.He was the whole package.He loved his family and his life.As a former classmate(CHS '74)I know he will be missed by many.He fought a good fight.

We are sorry for your loss. We were both CHS classmates of Jim. As we shared memories recently, we came to the same conclusion, Jim was liked very much by us all. He's in good hands!

I am so sorry to hear about Jim, I went to school with him at CHS, what a great guy. My thoughts and prayers to all of his family.

Dear Catherine & Family:
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
It was fun working with Jim & you back in the day at Kaiser Pharmacy.
God Bless.
Pat Pavlin Kray

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU