James-Shrum-Obituary

James David Shrum Jr.

Santa Rosa, California

Aug 18, 1944 – Oct 24, 2025 (Age 81)

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BORN
August 18, 1944
DIED
October 24, 2025
AGE
81
LOCATION
Santa Rosa, California

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James David Shrum, Jr.August 18, 1944 - October 24, 2025Forever remembered as the tough law enforcement officer/detective who became Grandpa Softy, his words of wisdom, like "If it's predictable, it's preventable" or "needs more garlic", will echo through the generations. James David Shrum Jr....

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I worked with him during his time at the Sebastopol Police Department. He was a true professional.

Although I worked for a different department, I remember Jim well. I knew him to do his job with honor, and whenever our paths would cross he would leave me with a smile on my face with one of his corny jokes. My deepest condolences to his family and close friends. His was a life well lived.