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James Hirst Obituary
Jim was a beloved husband to his wife, Glenda, and a devoted father to his six children - Tara Hirst, Colleen Nash (Jeff), Justin Hirst (Christina), Jeremy Hirst (Dianne), Aaron Hirst (Kendra), and Kevin Hirst (Heather). He will also be greatly missed by his 22 grandchildren whom he cherished deeply.
Jim proudly served in the Marines from November 1967 to December 1969, serving in Vietnam during the war. Following his military service and college, he worked for the State of California for over 35 years, retiring from the Department of Finance. Jim was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in various callings.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 5th, at 11 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 8679 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624.
Jim will be remembered for his kind heart, generosity, and thoughtfulness, which touched the lives of so many. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Zoom link for the memorial
https://zoom.us/j/4724962654?pwd=M0FtU3pPKzF1Q2tyckxub2R6WTJOUT09
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Leon Clark
January 9, 2025
James and I were called to serve as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We entered the mission home in Salt Lake City on September 20, 1965, and were assigned to be companions during our week of training in the Mission Home. We took a train from Salt Lake to Chicago and then flew from Chicago to Atlanta to begin our missions. We were assigned to different areas and new companions. I never saw him again after leaving Atlanta but always remembered him because of his kind and loving nature. He was a jovial person, and I enjoyed our time together. I was saddened to learn of his passing.
Warm regards to his family. Leon Clark, Rigby, ID
Patty Johnson
May 9, 2023
So sorry to hear he had left us. Good memories!
Jo Beam
May 5, 2023
He was our bishop when Cecil and I got baptized. Such a loving and caring man. I just saw this and I´m so sorry that I didn´t get a chance to go to his funeral.
Kathy Rochell
May 4, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of his death. We had such a nice visit last May when my sister and I had a chance to get to California. He told us such fun stories. He will be missed. Sending prayers and love.
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David Harris
May 4, 2023
He was a great man.
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