James Rowland McClung

James Rowland McClung 1933 -2011 It took twenty years for a nonmalignant, but very invasive, brain tumor to get the better of Jim on March 28, 2011. His wife of 46 years, Shirley, and his children Lisa and Josh with his wife Sharon and their baby daughter, Taylor will miss him very much. He was also much loved by his sister, Jeannine McClung and his brother and sister-in-law Tom and Yvonne McClung. Jim was born in McCook, Nebraska to Dorothy Susan Rowland and Elmer James McClung. His father died when Jim was six and a few years later his mother remarried and the family moved to Santa Cruz, CA. Jim graduated from Santa Cruz High and attended Hartnell College in Salinas where he was proud to be a guard on the team in their Junior Rose Bowl game. He was awarded a Life Pass for himself and a guest to all of the college's events. After college, he joined the Marines and served for nine years which included a tour in Korea at the war's end. After his service, Jim worked for Pac Bell, later AT&T, until his retirement. Jim was always willing to help children and his community. He coached soccer at Coleman Elementary, created stage sets for the annual Operatunity at Davidson Middle School, worked with the PTA at San Rafael High and served as Treasurer on the board of the Bret Harte Association. Jim also volunteered with The Friends of Hospice North for many years. Perhaps you would consider a donation to: Hospice By The Bay, 17 East Sir Francis Drake, Larkspur, 94939. Arrangements have been made with the Neptune Society. A family gathering has been held in his memory. Semper Fi, Honey