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James Rentfrow Obituary
January 14, 1943 - November 5, 2023
Atwater, California - James Warren Rentfrow was born on January 14th, 1943, to George and Marjorie Edwards Rentfrow in Antioch, CA. He grew up in San Jose, CA and eventually moved to Santa Cruz, where he graduated from high school and married Sandra Lowe Rentfrow on Valentine's Day in 1965. They had been married for 58 years. In Santa Cruz, Jim and Sandy had two children: James Christopher Rentfrow and Stacy Michelle Rentfrow. Jim worked for PG&E and moved the family to Atwater, CA in 1978.
Jim and Sandy were members of New Life Community Church, where Jim had served on the board. He was a devoted Christian and read his Bible daily.
Jim was outgoing and a kind and caring friend to all who knew him. He would do anything he could to help a friend.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; his children Chris and wife Kathy, and their children, Melissa, Kaitlyn, Jonathan, Jeffrey, and Michael, of Annapolis, MD; Stacy Matenkosky and her husband Mike, and their children, Hannah and Sarah, of Atwater, CA.
Funeral Services will be at 2:30pm on November 14th, 2023, at New Life Community Church, 2124 1st Street, Atwater, with a private burial the following day at Winton Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
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Willow Goodhart
November 29, 2023
Jim I´m proud to say your my customer Atwater radiator and muffler I will miss you Bill goodhart
Olga Brown
November 22, 2023
Sandy prayers for u and the family at this time. Sorry for you and the families loss . James was such a nice person.
David Bettis
November 20, 2023
My Condolences to Sandy and family. Jim was the best friend to all who had the privilege of knowing him. I will miss him very much. David Bettis
Jim Walsh
November 11, 2023
Jim always had a smile and handshake every time I'd see him. A very kind brother in Jesus. My condolences to Sandy and the kids. I'll certainly miss him.
The Staff of Wilson Family Chapel
November 19, 2023
The Staff and Wilson Family Chapel wishes to extend their sympathy and their assistance for this time of need.
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