James Richard House

James Richard House, 69, of San Jose, entered into God's kingdom on February 27th 2023. He was born May 8th 1953 in Hammond, Indiana, to George C. and Mattie J. (Jan) House. Jim, the most loving and devoted husband, father, and Papa, is survived by his wife Sharon of 45 years; daughters Christine (Guy), Jacquelyn, and Katelyn; sons Ryan (Amanda) and Timothy; grandsons Cooper, Cade, Carson, Jack, and Wyatt, granddaughters Elle and Harley Ann; father George C.; brother Thomas P. (Kim), sisters Laura L. Bauer (Rick) and Judith R. Freitas (Rod), numerous nephews and nieces, and his devoted dog, Peyton. He is preceded in death by his mother Mattie Jeanette (Jan); and brothers Harlan (Harley) E. and Michael A. Upon graduation from Piedmont Hills High School ('72), Jim left to Nevada where he attended the University of Reno playing on the Nevada Wolfpack football team as a scholarship recipient. Jim and Sharon began their long-distance courtship just out of high school, and married January 14th 1978. Once back in San Jose, Jim worked tirelessly at several ventures, most notably: real estate. While he loved helping others find their forever homes, his real passions were hunting, fishing, camping and various adventures with his beloved kids and grandkids. Jim began traveling to the Northwest Utah area in 1979 where he continued to spend two full weeks each year hunting and working cattle with dear family friends. Jim had the personality to make friends with anybody he came across. He was never shy to tell you a good joke, a good story, or good advice, and always available to lend a helping hand. Jim was truly a great man whose impact will be forever felt by his family, who loves him dearly. His passing has left an unfillable gap in the hearts of his loved ones. His ability to sacrifice, provide, support, and love will forever be engrained in all he knew. A memorial mass will take place on Tuesday, March 14th at 11:30am at St. John Vianney Church located at 4600 Hyland Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.