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Born June 26, 1943, on Angel Island in Alameda California, Jim made his way to San Clemente in 1964 where he and Alice would live for the next 58 years. Passionate about the people around him, Jim made "serving" a lifelong commitment. Becoming a volunteer fireman in 1970 and fulltime in 1972, Jim worked his way through the ranks retiring in 2007 as a Captain after 37 years of service. To most, this would have been enough, but to Jim, the military, veterans, and his community were still a large part of his life. He was elected to the San Clemente city council spanning 16 years and was Mayor of the city four times. Noteworthy service Jim enjoyed was serving on the Board of Directors for The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Jim enjoyed sailing, fishing, surfing, and playing golf, but his greatest love was the moments spent with his children and grandchildren.
It is challenging to compact a person's life into a few lines and it's even more difficult to try to convey that person's unique sense of being onto the printed page. Jim was unique. He was a patriot, a hero, a servant, a best friend and he earned the respect of everyone who encountered him. Jim will be missed, but never forgotten!
The family will hold a private service, at sea. A celebration of life will be announced.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to one of Jim's favorite charities...
Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area
San Clemente Military Family Outreach
San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter
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