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He was born on June 8, 1932 in Brentwood, California. He married Pat Dossey in 1957 and they were happily married for 65 years.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1954. He delivered for Dutch Pride Dairy, before purchasing Jim's Dutch Pride Dairy in West Pittsburg in 1964. He was a staple in the community of West Pittsburg, where he waited on customers for 50 years. He was loved by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his brothers George Dossey, John Dossey, Ron Dossey, sister Jean Castleman, and daughter Julie Dossey Grant.
He is survived by his brother Bob Dossey, wife Pat Dossey, sons Jeff Dossey and John Dossey, daughter-in-law Renita Dossey, grand children Joshua Dossey, Justine Castleman, Jeremy Grant and Jessica Grant, and great grandchildren Jaxon and Jace Castleman.
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Larry hurd
January 7, 2024
Jim you will be forever missed my friend. I couldn't wait to get off work and stop by the dairy and have a cold beer or two and just fellowship with Jim, and on Friday night we bowled together with his brother ron delta bowl those were some great times rip jim<>< Larry hurd
Denise Lemon
January 5, 2024
Some of my fav memories of growing up in west pittsburg,was going through the dairy .. Jim always made sure I got a ice cream .
Bobbie Zeiger-Lewis
January 5, 2024
Jim was more like an uncle to me. He always had a great sense of humor and that sparkle in his eye. I started hanging out at the dairy in my eighth grade year while my boyfriend Jim Zeiger worked there. After Jim Zeiger and I married, there were many times when Jim Dosse would let us get some things on credit until our next payday. After I moved away, I always made a point to visit Jim anytime I was back in the area. Pat is a real sweetheart too. Pat, I´m so sorry for your loss.
Karen Bohannon
January 5, 2024
As kids we used to walk to the dairy almost daily. Love Jim and Pat. Good people!
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Jo Dossey Bays
July 9, 2023
He was always "Big Jim" to me and he always called me "Joey". When you spent time with him, whether after a short or long absence, he gave you those big, loving hugs along with his terrific smile. No one could have asked for a more wonderful uncle, making my life all the better for having him in it.
Shelly johnson
March 17, 2023
So sorry for your loss, he was an awesome person, took my kids to the Dairy all the time after school, such a sweet soul R.I.P
Thank you for allways being there for everyone in west pittsburg...R.I.P. J
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Judy Dossey
March 2, 2023
Sending all of my love to Aunt Pat & our entire family!! Uncle Jim was the best!!! So many happy memories visiting the dairy, making forts under the pool table & watching him bowl!!! He is truly missed
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Eb
February 17, 2023
Sending my love n condolences I will never forget how nice him and his wife were no matter your race they were loving people and such a great couple wish I can give his wife a hug
Melanie
February 17, 2023
Such a awesome man r.i.p. Jim we miss ya in bay point
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