James Salyer Obituary

James E. "Jim" Salyer was born April 21, 1945 in Richmond, Indiana. He passed away January 13, 2011, at the age of 65. Jim moved to Tulare, California in 1947 where he attended school and graduated from Tulare Western High School in 1962. In 1963, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1969. He then attended College of the Sequoias and eventually returned to Vietnam and worked as a civilian contractor for two years. While living there, he met and married his now deceased wife, Thanh. In 1971, he returned to the United States and bought Valley Aluminum Products, which he owned and operated with his father. In 1992, he married his wife, Heidi, whom he loved very much. Jim loved playing the game of golf (he was a scratch handicap golfer at the age of 18). He won the Valley High School golf championship in 1961 and won the Tulare Golf Club championship twice. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He owned and loved classic cars, was a Tea Party Patriot, loved his country, freedom, and liberty more than his own life. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Heidi Salyer of Tulare; three children, Jimmy Salyer, Larry Joseph Salyer and Vanessa Salyer, all of Tulare; his brother, Ted Salyer of Tulare; his sister, Sonny Kunce of Oakhurst; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Salyer. Visitation will be 12-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Peers Lorentzen Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011 also at the funeral chapel with burial following at Tulare District Cemetery.

Published by Tulare Adv-Register on Jan. 18, 2011.
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We will miss him dearly, Our friend Jim gone but not forgotten. We will remember the good times we had together building Camaro cars together and working together with him and Ted in the shop. Watching Jimmy and joe grow up in the shop was fun.Jim was a great to be around, always laughing and working hard to provide for his family.Thank You, to the entire Salyer Family for all the good memories we have of our lives shared with yours. May God bless you always. You are in our prayers always. Sincerely Victor J Ruiz

Victor Ruiz

January 23, 2011

My most sincere condolances,to Jimmy Salyers,Family.I'v knowen Jimmy since third grade at Roosevelt school Jim was always a very nice person.he was always very proud and hard working business owner.In high school at Tulare Western, Jim won the Valley Championship in Golf,class of 1963 Tulare Western's first Vally championship Jim was very proud of that.I played golf with Jim about five years ago, he was still very good.I am very proud to have been a friend of Jimmy Salyer.

Manuel Razo

January 20, 2011

My ex husband worked for Jim and his company many years. When ever Dwayne needed anything, he always went to Jim or Ted and knew they would have the answers he needed.
This saddens my heart. Jim was a wonderful kind hearted man with a great laugh. The world has lost a great Man & Leader. My deepest condolences Jimmy, Joe, and Ted. God Bless and bring you peace.

Misty Hamilton (Ross)

January 20, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the Salyer family.We had the pleasure of meeting Mr.Salyer when we called to have rain gutters installed.He was professional and friendly.We met his son Joe when we had some minor repairs done by Blain Construction.Our condolences to you Joe.We know that you were close to your Dad.Donna Gonzalez and Daryl Endo on Pecan Avenue,Tulare

Daryl Endo

January 19, 2011

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