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James Sturtevant
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James was raised by his loving parents James W. Sturtevant and Margaret Sturtevant who both proceeded him in death. James grew up surrounded by the love of his six sisters. Connie Neeley (John) Lynda Rodriguez, Marie Benyei (Chuck), Mary Stiles (who proceeded him in death), Kathy Sanders (Don), and Sandra Sturtevant (Mark).
He shared a devoted marriage with his wife, Judy Sturtevant, and together they built a loving family that includes four children, Denise Vance, Jennifer Groom (Matthew Groom), Casey Taylor, and Cynthia McDonald (Ryan McDonald) ten grandchildren, Richard Valdez, Felicia Gomez, Breanna DuBois, Melody DuBois, Christian Taylor, Noah Groom, Lilyana Taylor, Rorik McDonald, Mason Groom, and Charlotte McDonald, four great-grandchildren, Gabriella Gomez, Jazmine Gomez, Amber Valdez, Willow Valdez and one expected in July. He also had many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
James spent his entire career in the trucking industry starting at age 16. He held jobs as a driver, dispatcher, and driver manager. James was known for his generosity and kind spirit. He was a man who would truly give you the shirt off his back. His faith in Jesus was central to his life and guided him in all he did.
James leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew him. May his memory bring comfort to those he held dear.
A Celebration of Life will be held at: Hughson Full Gospel Assembly of God 2007 5th Street Hughson, CA 95326
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11 am
lunch will be provided following the service
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BILL
February 4, 2025
Having dinner with the family when I first met Jenn... then he would go to bed early because of work and we would watch a movie... great warm memories!
Chuck
February 2, 2025
Jim and I worked together at Wallace Transportation in the office and trucking together. He introduced
me to his sister Marie, who is still my wife of 32 years. Jim's passion in life was being on the road in a big rig. He would eventually end up buying one of his own. We spent countless hours riding together. The stories he could tell years later about our adventures on the road together were priceless .I am honored to have been his friend and brother in law. I will miss our time together. RIP, BJ, love Chuck
Colleen O´Hare
January 28, 2025
When I was pretty young we all went to the snow... I slid down the hill and flipped, landing on my tailbone... needless to say I was a bit hurt... I remember my Uncle Jimmy being the first person to run down that snowy hillside to make sure I was okay! That´s just the kind of guy he was.
I also remember many times playing, at what I call, the chicken farm... I loved it there.
Roger Dale Wheeler
January 28, 2025
I Met James (Jim to me) My first day of High School, we were in line to get our classes with David Hickman, I was between them and they were already old friends! Without going into details, Jim & I had many adventures together riding around in his old 57'? Buick (what a car!) & worked together different times, Splitting Wood with his Uncle, & I joined Him on many Truck Loads to LA/City of Industry unloading 25 & 50 lb bags of rice from a set of doubles! and even helped clean Rocha's Cattle Trucks & Trailers a few times, "Our road Song" was "Stuck in the Middle with you" by Steelers Wheels..Those years are all very Fond memories for me! Rest in Peace Jim, I'll see You on the other side!
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Julie & Ed Jones
January 28, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with BJ for 10 years at Gordon Trucking. BJ was a funny , tenacious, intelligent,compassionate & boy did he know Trucking, inside & out ! I learned so much from him. He was passionate & driven. He had such incredible dedication to his work but always held his faith & family first & foremost. We are incredibly proud to call him a great friend. Until we meet again, travel safe & legal all the way to those pearly gates
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Ed & Julie Jones
David Hickman
January 28, 2025
Met Jim in the 4th grade. Thus was the beginning of an almost 60 year friendship. RIP my Brother.
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