James Harold "Jim" Good

It seems that there are not enough words to describe the kind of man that we have lost. Those of us who are fortunate enough to have known him would say that he was an extraordinary man, a devoted husband, an outstanding father and papa, an amazing father-in-law, a loving son and brother, a genuine friend and hard worker. Papa was the ultimate family man. He was selfless, giving, understanding and compassionate to all. Our papa could solve any, and all, problems with his words of wisdom, his patience, and guidance. He was the type of person that once you met him, you'd never forget him. Jim was born in the small mid-west town of West Plains, MO on October 18, 1942 to Harold and Marie Good. He was a sports fan by all means. His love for basketball began out on his family farm with a homemade backboard and hoop attached to the barn. He and his brother-in-law Don would take time out from working on old cars to play some ball. Our papa was a star basketball player at his hometown high school where he helped lead his Zizzers to the State Championship. He earned a full-ride basketball scholarship to the University of Missouri-Rolla. He was named second team All-MIAA in 1964. In 1992, papa was inducted to the UMR Athletic Hall-of-Fame for his exceptional basketball career as the second leading scorer and top rebounder on the all-time lists. He graduated from UMR with his degree in Civil Engineering. Papa moved to Los Angeles in 1966 to pursue this Engineering career. He worked for the City of Los Angeles Public Works Department as a Design Engineer. In 1968, he moved to Hillsboro, IL where he was responsible for various highway designing projects; however, not long after moving there he decided that the weather was too cold for his liking. So, he moved back to sunny California as a Sales Engineer for the Amvit Corporation, in the city of Duarte. In 1972, he became the Shafter Division Manager for Cen-Vi-Ro Pipe Corporation. In 1979, he started his own business marketing, dust abatement and soil stabilization chemicals. Over the years, his company was also involved with numerous construction projects with the U.S. Forest Service, the National Parks Service (Mojave National Preserve). Papa's life was filled with many accomplishments. Some of his joys included spending time with his family, barbecuing, eating desserts, and sitting at his desk. He loved the warmth of the sun and the outdoors. Papa was loved by all who knew him and will never be forgotten. He was a true blessing for all. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Mercedes; mother, Marie Good; daughters, Bernice DeLaRosa (husband, Roy), Yolanda Senoran (Destiny), Jamie Espinosa (husband, Chris), and Stephanie Fisher; sons, Bernie and Augie Senoran (wife, Norma); grandchildren, Roya (husband, Nick), A.J. (wife, Violete), Michael, Angela (husband, Brett), Nicholas, Kayla, James, Destiny, Andrew, Desirae, Angelo, Chelsea, Breanna, Brent, Megan, and Dylan; and great-grandchildren, Brycen, Camryn, and Mikayla; and sister, Barbara-Jean Alsup (husband, Don). He is preceded in death by his father, Harold and his sister, Christine. Wednesday, December 17th, a Memorial Service will be held for Jim in the Basham Funeral Care Chapel (3312 Niles Street). Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. for viewing. Memorial Service will be at 12:00 p.m. Graveside services to follow at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery (2739 Panama Lane). For additional service or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care at 873-8200. James "Jim" Harold Good 1942 - 2008 Basham Funeral Care