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James Patrick Lasater
1953 - 2026
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1953
DIED
2026
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James Lasater Obituary
November 13, 1953 - February 7, 2026
Modesto, California - James Patrick Lasater was born on November 13, 1953 and passed away on February 7, 2026 due to pancreatic cancer.
Jim was born in Modesto to his mother and father, Dick and Mary Lasater. He is survived by his sisters Mary Anne Rockwell and Susan Conroy and many nieces and nephews. His 3 brothers, Jack, Tom, and Hank all predeceased him.
Like all the Lasater boys he excelled in sports at Modesto High, Class of 1971. He played football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to play football at Modesto Junior College. He was active in skiing at Kirkwood Meadows and Park City Utah. He loved to travel to San Felipe, Mexico.
Jim became a great cook and had a passion that led him to work in the restaurant business in both Utah and Modesto.
Later in life Jim continued to play baseball and became quite a golfer with his brother Tom.
As his illness progressed he got great care from Anna, Celeste, and Kim. It kept him going in his battle against cancer. He also received wonderful care from Suncrest Hospice of Stockton.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday April 26, 2026 at Twin Rivers Saloon, 7000 Maze Boulevard from 4 to 6 PM.
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Wishing the Lasater family condolences and prayers.
Gary King
March 10, 2026
Thank You Jim for all of the wonderful conversations we enjoyed throughout the decades of friendship Your wry since of humor your profound intellect was always enjoyed by, and will be missed by many, condolences to your family and loved ones
Gary Wyckoff
March 10, 2026
Condolences to the family.
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March 10, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
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Fred Balsa
March 9, 2026
Jim, you were always such a great friend to all of us boys that hung out at the Lasater house, many -many good times and laughs. Loved your sense of humor and brotherly love. Rest easy brother.
Rick Conrad
March 9, 2026
I enjoyed my Junior High years with Jim being in the same class with me. He excelled above everybody in those years in all the sports. He will be missed and I send condolences to his family. Praying for comfort in this trying time.
Steve Stiles
March 9, 2026
R.I.P. Jim all better now buddy. Jim & I were roommates for several years & very close friends. We shared so many good times & laughs. He was kind & one of a kind. See you on the other side brother....
Kelly Turner
March 8, 2026
Dear family, I knew Jim when he was in highschool. He dated my cousin. Jim was always a happy person and polite to my family
John Cosentino
March 7, 2026
Jim was a great person and good friend of our family. Instrumental in bringing Jim Plunkett to our home to meet me and sign my poster of him after receiving an award at the SOS club. Many good memories while he was cooking at the "Vintage" night club as well. He will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to know him. My sincerest condolences to the Lasater family for their loss. Via Condios Jim. The John Cosentino family
Jim Brughelli
March 7, 2026
My most sincere condolences to the Lasiter family.
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