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Jim Hardy Obituary
1958-2013
Jim Hardy passed away peacefully on May 27th, 2013 in Portland, Oregon with his sons by his side. Jim was the 4th of 6 children born to Patricia and James Hardy on February 4th, 1958 in San Jose, CA. Imaginative and playful, Jim was known as the family comedian who found humor in life's daily events.
Jim was a graduate of Creighton University in 1981 with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics. Immediately upon graduation, he began his career with Texas Instruments in Houston, Texas. From there his aptitude allowed him an opportunity with Micron Technology during the company's early years. Through this company, he moved to Boise which became his permanent home.
Jim found solace through exercise and in tending his beautiful yard. He was fascinated with technology and entertainment. He had a big heart and took loving care of his dogs Maggie, Ollie, and late dog Joey. He was also an amateur photographer who travelled most the globe on both business and pleasure. In 2011 while on a business trip, Jim received recognition for administering CPR to a woman in need. Because of this she is alive and well.
He was intelligent, witty, and had a larger-than-life personality always looking to entertain those around him. He is survived by his two sons Hal and Michael, parents Jim and Patricia, sisters Joan Jann and Mary Haas, and brother Tom. He is preceded in death by his sister Maureen and brother Tim. He will be remembered for the laughter he could bring into any situation and the adventures he had with his sons. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon and all those who have showed support in his final days. A memorial service will be held on May 30th, 2013 at St. John's Cathedral with Father Brian May officiating. The family asked that in lieu flowers, contributions be made to either/or:
1. The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org), which provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
2. Genesis Service Dogs INC (where Jim's dogs will be trained to service those in need)
621 W Broadway
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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Memories and Condolences
for Jim Hardy
Sally O'Donnell
April 10, 2014
Jim I miss you every day;(... You'd be in your yard working on the flowers as you lived that so much....cheers to you friend
Sally O
April 8, 2014
Never wait to connect with someone that has touched your life...I waited to long to look him up!
Jim and I spent fun years together in our teens- meeting at a CYO retreat...He was my first love...Lovely to hear that he continued to live with laughter and so much love surrounding him.
Sounds like his sons are his beautiful legacy.....
Blessings to his family.
xo
Michele G.
Anne Wisecarver
June 15, 2013
When I think of Jimmy, I smile. He will always be remembered. I am sorry for your loss Pat, Jim, Mary, Joan and Tom.
Diane
June 14, 2013
Jim-I've tried to find you for years. My old CSM buddy-we studied animal anatomy together and had an incredibly fun and crazy time.
I just found out and am in a state of disbelief in that I finally found you, and you are gone. I am so sad. But it sounds like you had a wonderful life, and it makes me happy to know you lived it fully, have two beautiful boys that I'm sure will carry your sweet, funny and wonderful love into the future. I still miss you.
Leslie Feeser
June 8, 2013
We miss you, Jim.
Rest in peace.
Libby & Rodney Frost
June 5, 2013
So glad we got to know Rodney's cousin through Facebook. Loved following his adventures in remodeling his dream home. Praying for all of you in Alabama.
June 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .Jim was a great man and will be truly missed.I always enjoyed his visits when he came to Alabama to visit us.RIP Jim .
Scott Holley (Childersburg,Alabama)
Patti Aaron
June 4, 2013
Hal and Mike, I'm shocked and saddened by the untimely loss of your dad, my dear cousin. His laughter will carry on.
Renee Bohm-Cannia
June 3, 2013
Dear Jim-I'm so glad I was fortunate to reconnect through Facebook with you. I loved our conversations about the economy, your dream house you built, the lovely photos you posted of nature and of course your dogs you loved so much. You were also so proud of your sons. We had some fun times growing up in San Bruno. Riding the "fields' on your motorcycle, making a tree swing on Sneath lane on the highway! Rest in peace my childhood friend.
June Wisecarver
June 3, 2013
what a loss!!! The Hardy Friends of California are so saddened by his death. He was such a glowing, loving, fun person who will be missed by all. Our love to his wonderful sons, devoted family Pat, Jim, Mary and Joan. We will always remember his vitality and love of a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Yellowstone
Susan Littleton
June 1, 2013
Christmas 1993
Susan Littleton
June 1, 2013
Jim had a big heart and loved Hal and Michael with all of it, RIP Jim
Danielle Stem
May 31, 2013
A promise to you Jim... Maggie will have a great life... You gave her a great start and Im honored to take the ball and run with it... Please watch over her and guide her to help someone in her new job... Together we can do this.... Love your friends at Genesis Service Dogs Inc.
Karen Kawano
May 31, 2013
Jim was a good friend. I miss his enthusiasm, energy and presence. He raised two wonderful sons and I know how proud he is of them and how much he loves them. It is much too quiet now without him. I will miss him every day. Rest in peace my dear, sweet friend.
Maggie and Ollie
Karen Kawano
May 31, 2013
Michael and Deb Crnkovic
May 31, 2013
Remembering all of the good times and the laughter.
May 31, 2013
Jim was always fun to talk to about anything. I often gave him free legal advice at the gym about various legal matters. I called it the on the go legal advice. I am going to miss seeing Jim at the gym at least 3 times a week. I can't believe he won't be around anymore with those gold plated headphones which I teased him about. I will never forget the dinner we had at his house when all of us type A hyper personalities were talking at the same time and one of the guests was looking at us like what the ___ was going on. She couldn't get a word in the conversation. Rest peacefully Jim.
Shane O. Bengoechea
Shane O. Bengoechea
Kevin and Elizabeth Duesman
May 31, 2013
Friendship is a privilege-Kevin and I felt privileged to have had you as our friend.
Phil Martin
May 31, 2013
"Bigger than life personality" - yes, indeed! A big, bold life well lived. Peace to the Hardy family.
Sally Odonnell
May 31, 2013
Jimmy was one of a kind... Loved that man who loved life to the fullest. I'm here for you boys..know that he adored you and was so proud of you.
Have a ball where ever you are my friend .
julianne haller
May 30, 2013
I loved our conversations about gardening and our "Bullies". You always took the time for a smile and a hello. My prayers to Hal and Mike, rest in peace.
Blaine Shepherd
May 30, 2013
To the Hardy family. May you find comfort and peace in this difficult time. Blaine and Donna Shepherd
Carla Maroun
May 30, 2013
I will truly miss you Jim. You were a solid friend.
Steven Laney
May 30, 2013
RIP Jim. You are a wonderful human being!
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