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James Magnuson Obituary
James A. Magnuson, 69, beloved brother and uncle, passed away on November 15, 2012, in Fresno, California. He was born on March 4, 1943, in Lompoc, California to Elmer and Emma Magnuson.
Jim graduated from Lompoc High School in 1961, and attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Pomona. He majored on ornamental Horticulture, landscaping design and architectural design.
After college he returned to Lompoc and worked for Janssen's Liquor Store, opened James Edwards Interior and also worked as a development design consultant. His many works in Lompoc included designing and remodeling Moore's Department Store, the Lilley building, the Schroeder building, Sobhani Industrial Park, the interior of the Spanne House, plus numerous other projects.
In 1987 he went to work for Gottschalks in Fresno as the Senior Project Manager building 31 stores from "the ground up."
Jim was very civic minded and was involved in Los Amigos, the 20-30 Club, PCPA, the Architectural Review Committee, Lompoc High Schools Alumni Association, Lompoc Historical Society and Artes de Americanos Museum in Fresno.
He is survived by his brother Thomas (Margaret) Magnuson and their children of Chico, California and his sister Jerilyn (Nick) McGraw and their children of Lompoc and numerous cousins in Lompoc.
The memorial service will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012, at 1 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the American Diabetes Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Magnuson
Lyla Mendez
January 12, 2013
Jim was a valued friend to the many family members of Moores Department Store and to all of our wonderful employees amd customers over the many years. He was an amazing decorator and mentor over the years and he was able to envision and transform spaces into attractive and functional areas. Jim was a dear friend to the Moore Family and employees and cutomers alike. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Sincerely,
The family of Moores' Department Store,
all the valued employees over the years and of course, loyal friends and customers who knew Jim.
Lyla Mendez
(for the entire Moore's Department Store
Family)
Lynn Romine
November 28, 2012
I really hated to read about Jim's passing in the Lompoc Record. My memory of him goes back pretty far. He was a great help to me after he set up shop in the old post office on South "I" Street. He helped me design my beautiful drapes that are still hanging up in my living room. I always think of him whenever I look at them. My heart goes out to his family and friends as I know how much he will be missed.
Norma Mathiesen Anderson
November 28, 2012
Jerilyn, Tommy and Families, Jim was a bright light and a treasure to all who knew him. Bless his life and may your memories bring you comfort.
November 27, 2012
so sorry to heard of jims pasing. hope all is well with you and family
dean morehart
November 26, 2012
Jimmy was my introduction to acerbic wit. What a character and what a talent. My sincere condolences.
Linda De Maria
Carolyn Huyck Strobel
November 26, 2012
The Magnuson Family lived next door to my aunt and uncle on No H St in a little red house. Jimmy never passed up a chance to call me "Smokey". Later in years he relayed this to 3 of my grandchildren, who thought it was fun to continue using his nickname! A memory I will always charish! He was a sweet man and it has been a treasure knowing him.
Pat Powers
November 25, 2012
Jerilyn, I am so sorry to hear of you loss. My brother Bill die in 2004 and I still miss him so much.
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sharon Kane
November 23, 2012
Tommy, Jerilyn & families,
I am saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing.
My thoughts & prayers go out to you at this sad time. Jimmy will be missed by his family & many many friends.
Love,
Sharon Kane (Huyck)
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