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James Deegan Obituary

JAMES "JIM" DEEGAN Age 71, resident of Corona, CA for 25 years, formerly of Balboa Island, CA for 20 years, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 at his residence. Jim was born January 22, 1937 in Chicago, IL. He was employed as a Salesman with Container Corp. for 30 years in Corona, CA. After retirement he worked for Santa Catalina Island Co. in sales and tours. In his spare time he loved sailing, woodworking, painting, photography and creative models. He was a member of the Corona Host Lions, Corona Chamber of Commerce, and Corona Navy League and American Cancer Society Board. He was involved in the restoration of Prado Dam and was a contributor to St. Joseph's Indian School and The Lakota Children. Jim is survived by his daughters, Pam Booher (Chuck), Chino Hills, CA, Jackie Travis (Richard), Margie Wuflestad (Mike) and Maureen Deegan, all of Corona, CA; sister, Judy Anderson, Chicago, IL; cousins,Mary LaLiberty and Aileen Deegan, both of Chicago, IL; 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Laubham. Memorial Service at Crossroads Christian Church in Corona on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 10:00. Private cremation with ashes scattered at sea off the coast of Orange. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 1240 Palmyrita Ave., Unit A, Riverside, CA. 92507. Arrangements Entrusted: FD66 - (951) 737-3244 www.thomasmillermortuary.com

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2008.

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Eric Cederwall

December 1, 2008

Jim...AMAZING LOVE...HOW CAN IT BE...THAT MY KING WOULD DIE FOR ME. SO, NOW YOU KNOW.... GRACE AND MERCY BROTHER. I'LL BE SEEING
YOU....NOT TO SOON I HOPE.
IN HIM YOU LIVE....GREET MY BROTHER FOR ME JIM!!!!!!

tim rohner

November 28, 2008

very sad news indeed.
condolences to the Deegan Family.

thanks for being a kind friend to my family. thanks for the time and kindness you shared with the neighborhood kids.

R.I.P and Goodspeed,

Carleen and Doug Sigsbee

November 26, 2008

Our condolences to the family. Jim had such passion for life. I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Container for 10 years. We also shared time together in many community activities through the years. He is remembered fondly.

Amanda Carnes Linck

Amanda Carnes Linck

November 26, 2008

My condolences to Margie, Cousin Mary and the rest of Jim's family.

Love,

Amanda Carnes Linck (Jim's previous stepdaughter):)

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