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James Walsh Obituary
December 1, 1932 - December 14, 2012
Born in Los Angeles, he attended Mt. Carmel High School, Loyola University and USC where he received a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, then had a 35-year career as an engineer at McDonnell-Douglas. Proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. Married Ann Patrice O'Connor in 1963. Preceded in death by wife Ann and daughter Kimberly Ann, and sister Margaret (Sister Margaret Walsh). Survived by sisters Patricia Smith and Mary (Sister Marie Bernadette), sons James (Heidi) and Daniel (Meghan), eight grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless dear friends.
Mass at American Martyrs in Manhattan Beach December 19, 10 a.m.
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Sharon Doyle
December 13, 2013
Well Jim Thanksgiving just wasn't the same without you! It was your holiday and we all just loved it. There were many other holidays spent together but all the Bedoyas will forever toast you on Thanksgiving no matter where they are! Love Always, Sharon
Glenn Lucas
December 21, 2012
We lived across the street from Jim on Magnolia. What an amazing individual. It was a pleasure seeing him out for a run or at the 10k. I know he took great pride in placing in the top 10 of his division... He will be missed! Glenn, Debbie, Kelly and Patrick Lucas
William Hicks
December 20, 2012
I attended grade school and high school with his son, Dan, and I know his son, James, who are both great guys. I only met Mr. Walsh a few times at his house but he came across as a very solid and respectable dad, and based on my knowing his sons, I would say that he was a very good father.
Joseph Hicks
December 20, 2012
I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Walsh but I attended school with his sons and daughter. I always heard good things about him. RIP
Cheryl & Carrie
December 19, 2012
We are lucky enough to live across the street from Jim & Heidi. And I even went to school with Kim. You'll never meet a more loving family. "MR Walsh", "Dad", was around often and always had a big smile & friendly wave. It always warmed my heart to see him visiting & watching the boys play. His presence will be greatly missed, but always remembered. Our thoughts & prayers go out to Jimmy, Heidi, the boys and all the Walshes.
Charley Lopez
December 19, 2012
I am a friend of Joey Smith (Providence Trinity Care Hospice). I knew Uncle Jim while visiting at the Smith home for Christmas. I remember his humor and kindness. May he rest in God's eternal peace. The family remains in my prayers. God bless you one and all at the Funeral Mass.
Sharon Doyle
December 18, 2012
I was blessed with more than 50 years of friendship with Jim. I will always remember his love of family and friends and, most of all, his wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
December 18, 2012
I've known Jim since I was 20 and my sister, Bette, took pity on little sister and took me along with eleven of her friends on a ski train heading for Sun Valley Idaho in 1962. I have so many wonderful and laughable memories of that trip, and I think that trip is when Jim and Ann began to fall in love, too. Since then there have been many other dinners and parties and ski trips and holidays with The Bedoyas, and a Bedoya get-together would not have been complete without its founding member, Jim. And if Jim was going to be there, you knew there would always be lots of easy laughter. I do believe much of Jim's funniness and, yes, sometimes real silliness, stemmed from his love of people - he just wanted to bring happiness to everyone around him and he did that best by making us all laugh. He made everyone feel special. I loved Jim for his deep and abiding faith in people, in life, and in love. To me Jim's passing is the sad ending of a very long era. Bonnie LaMont Rose (…from Oregon)
Bette Golik
December 18, 2012
When I visited Jim on his birthday December 1, he said he was at peace with no regrets, adding "I've had more damn fun than any other three people I know!" He always had a good time, and made sure everyone else did too. There are so many good stories . . . a dear and wonderful friend.
Ed Whitehead
December 18, 2012
I'm so sorrry for your loss. Jim was a good man and lived life well.
Nancy Grant
December 18, 2012
I work with Jim at Contintal Resources and just want to send my thoughts and prayers to Jim and the entire family. I didn't know your Dad but it sounds like he was a wonderful Dad and Grand Dad that will be missed.Sorry for your loss. Nancy
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