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Jim Padgett, longtime educator and basketball coach, died on December 19 of congestive heart failure. He was 79 years old.
Born in Oklahoma City, OK in 1930, he was a star athlete at Shasta High School in Redding, CA from 1944-1948, and played basketball for Oregon State from 1948-1952. After two years of military service he started teaching and coaching basketball in San Jose, CA and in 1960 coached San Jose City College to the California junior college state championship. From 1968-1972 he was the men's basketball coach at the University of Califor- nia, Berkeley, and later moved to the University of Nevada, Reno where in the 1970‘s he elevated the basketball program to a new level of competitiveness in Division I.
After retiring from coaching, he served as principal of a new high school program run by the Nevada State Prison in Carson City and built one of the most successful and innovative prison education programs in the country.
Upon retirement in 1996 he and wife Nancy moved to Rocklin, CA, where he taught as an adjunct instructor at Sierra College until 2009.
In addition to generations of students and players, Jim Padgett leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Nancy Padgett, sons Pete (Debbie) Padgett, Jim J. Padgett, Chris (Jenny) Padgett, and eight grandchildren: Melissa, Chris, David, Lisa, Anna, and Adam, Aaron, and Jena Hatch.
A Celebration of the Life of Jim Padgett will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2010 in the Silver and Blue Room at Lawlor Events Center. The service is open to the public.
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Kay Gilbert-Kartz
January 16, 2010
Dear Pete and Debbie,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was respected by all in his field. As you, Pete are. I wish you and Debbie prayers by all to help you through this difficult time.
Fondly,
Kay Gilbert Kartz
Maggie Pugsley
January 9, 2010
Jim was the best boss a person could ever ask for. He made me strive for excellence in a world of mediocrity. Many, many people are better off because of the person that was Jim.
My thoughts are with his family. God Bless you all.
Ken Moen
January 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless - Ken Moen
January 1, 2010
Pete,
I was saddened to read about your father. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Denis J. Colligan
December 31, 2009
i REMEMBER JIM PADGETT FROM UNR FROM THE 70'S A VERY LIKEABLE GUY. OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE PADGETT FAMILIES..
PENNY & MIKE R.
December 30, 2009
Pete
I am very sorry to hear about your father. He was truly an inspiration to us all. Every story he told was filled with a great amount of passion and humor.
I will be unable to attend the service Saturday as I am coaching the High School boys team in Virginia City.
Sincerest Regrets,
Hugh Gallagher
Gary Ramociotti
December 30, 2009
Mrs. Padgett, Pete, Jim, and Chris...What a great man heaven has now. I will always remember his strong presence, booming voice, and wide smile. In this time of sorrow may God be with you guys, this day and always.
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