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James Watts Obituary
James was born in Placerville to Catherine and William Watts. When he was 6 months old they moved to San Jose. At the age of 17, he joined the Marine Corps and served 1956-1959. Afterward, he wore a coat of many colors as a sheriff's reserve from Lake County Sheriff's Office and as a caregiver for a number of years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Richard Cox Jr. of Clearlake; and sisters, Joan Stein and Thelma Patrino; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his special little angel, Jennifer.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17 at Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Reception to follow at Autumn Village Rec Room.
A special thanks for all the Hospice caregivers in our time of need: Laura, Phylis, Sue, Cathy, Arnie and Almina. Also our home caregiver, Justine (ducky).
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Memories and Condolences
for James Watts
GEORGE FREY
July 12, 2005
jim /nancy i was very saddened by your passing and will allways rember the sad moment i found out. JIM I NEVER REALLY EVER THANKED YOU FOR ALL YOU DID IN TAKING CARE OF MY FATHER'POPY ED. I WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR DEBT. THANK YOU, ALSO THAKYOU FOR MAKING SHURE I GOT THE WATCH THAT MY DAD LEFT FOR ME I REALLY APRICIATE IT. PLEASE JIM TELL MOM AND DADDY HOW MUCH I LOVE AND MISS THEM. NEXT I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR TAKING CAREOF NANCY for all this time, JIM YOU WERE A GOOD MAN AND I REALLY APPRICIATED IT, IM SORRY I NEVER REALLY GOT TO KNOW YOU THAT WELL, I KNOW nANCY REALLY LOVED YOU.SHE WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE HAD TWO GOOD MEN IN HER LIFE.nancy and richard please remember that altho jim iis gone from this life his journey is only begining he has entered eternal life and is in the lords presance. and remember how much i love you, i will always be here for you if and when you need me. i love you both and wish i could take away the hurt you fell now.
hope to see you soon
Military Funeral Honors Team
July 2, 2005
Honoring Those Who Served
Elvira Matulewicz
June 25, 2005
I will greatly miss Jimmy's phone
calls. We talked a lot the last
few months before he left this earth
and found a much better place. I did
love him very much. I will miss his
booming voice. There was nobody like
him. Bye Jimmy
nancy watts
June 25, 2005
JIM IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A MONTH SENCE YOU CROSSED OVER.I SIT HERE AND REFLECT ON THE WONDERFUL LIFE WE HAD TOGETHER AND HOW SPECIAL YOU WERE TO ME .I KNOW I DIDNT ALWAYS TELL YOU.BUT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY TRUE LOVE.I MISS YOU SO MUCH I MISS YOUR BOOMING VOICE YOUR SWEETNESS TOWARDS ME.JIM I AM LOOKING AT YOU EVERY DAY,YOUR URN IS ALWAYS I SIGHT.REST IN PEACE MY LOVE UNTEL WE MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE
LOVE NANCY
michelle andrus (matulewicz)
June 24, 2005
Uncle Jimmie Like my sister Ellen i also remember his stories and his laugh. He always got me laughing.
george frey
June 24, 2005
uncle jim
well its been a couple weeks since i heard the news and to tell u the truth its not easy with u gone . i know that u are safe and jokeing aroung with granpa and grandma tell them i love and miss them on a dayly bassis . to my loveing aunt nancy and ricchie keep your heads up i will always love you all to uncle jim you will always be my streaghth and my rock . i will miss you . i love you all till the day i see you at the gates you will remain in my heart and every thing i do .i love you and miss you uncle jim it is so hard knowing that when i visit aunt nancy you wont be there to ask how things are going . i always know that you are with me in spirit and that you are watching over me in every way ill remeber every thing you have taught me . see you on the other side.
love your nephew
georgeie
Ellen Chang
June 22, 2005
I'll always remember uncle Jimmie's booming voice as he walked into the room. When I was little, his stories of rattle snakes were always a fascination. I've recently learned to appreciate and share his love of family history. He will be missed.
justine hicks
June 22, 2005
HEY JIM
WE MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME. IT WAS NICE HAVING YOU AROUND. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS, AND I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEVEN WITH MY NANA LOOKING DOWN ON US NOW LAUGHING ABOUT THE STUPPED THINGS WE DO AND SMILEING ABOUT THE GOOD. TELL MY NANA THAT ME MISS HER DEERLY. IT WAS NICE BEING YOURS AND NANCYS CAREGIVER, THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER OLD MAN LIKE YOU. lOVE ALWAYS JUSTINE (DUCKY)
Richard(kenny) Frisbie
June 21, 2005
hey uncle Jim
I miss u uncle i wish we could sit at the table again and have one last talk the day i herd about you was very hard for me to last threw but then i remebered all the good times we had together u are always gooing to be one of my favorite uncles and dont forget it you are also one of the people who always told me to stay strong so now i say it back too u stay strong and ill see u at the goldin gates some day love u always
Kenny Frisbie
Jason Walker
June 19, 2005
I remember when Jim joined our family. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and the way that he always made me (and my family) feel welcome. I will always be grateful for the love that he showed to Aunt Nancy, and the joy he brought into her life. He was a good man and I will miss him. Nancy and Richard, my prayers and thoughts are with you. I love you.
Jason
Barb Walker
June 19, 2005
My heartfelt sympathy to Nancy and Richard. Jim was a great guy and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love Barb,Barry and all the Az family.
Deborah Garcia (Watts)
June 19, 2005
Uncle Jim I'm so happy you had Nancy in your life for 15 years. You and Nancy had a special kind of love.All my life Uncle Jim was my favret Uncle he would spend hours and hours playing games with us.I miss you very muchand will always love you. i dont remeber a time you could not find a way to make us laugh. Love always Deborah
CHARLOTTE GARCIA
June 19, 2005
Your storys will be remberd for ever to all that were lucky to have a chance to here them.There will never be any one like you again and the world lost a truely kind person when the angels took you home.Rest in peace love always Marc Charlotte,and kids.
JENNIFER MATHESON
June 19, 2005
UNKLE JIMMY I REALY MISS YOU. I WISH I SAW YOU BEFORE YOU DIED. I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING DOWN AT ME WITH NANA.I CANT HELP BUT MISS YOU.I LOVE YOU AND SO DOES NANCY AND RICHARD. IF YOU EVER WANT TO TALK I AM LISTENING LOVE YOU ALOT JENNY
jennifer matheson
June 18, 2005
unkle Jimmy ireally miss you if you were here right now i would hug you for ever . i miss you so much.i thought that service was great .imissed you i am still your angel.i cant speak of how much i miss you.At the memoreal service i cryed my eyes out i am crying right now i miss you so much ilove you .i will take care of Nancy for you i missyou and allways love you your sweet heart Jennifer
nancy watts
June 17, 2005
Jim I just want to let you know how beatiful i thought that your memoral service was the 21gun sulate was fantastic i know you would have been proud .Adam saluted you as taps was being played.ron ,dave and kathy were here from joans side .dave gave you a nice tributeand i had dennis record it so i will alwayshave a rememberance of it
every one else also gave you a nice tribute,i will love forever rest in peace my love .love always nacny
george frey jr
June 17, 2005
UNCLE JIM , YOU WERE MY ROCK AND MY STREGHTH, YOU NEVER LOOKED DOWN ON ME AND ALWAYS PUSHED ME TO BE THE BEST AT WHAT EVER I WANTED TO BE. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU ALWAYS. YOU ALWAYS SUPPORTED ME IN MY DREAMS OF BEING A PRO WRESTLERS . I HAVE DONE IT , AND UNTILL I SEE YOU AGIAN IN THE BIG RING IN THE SKY I WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART . YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE A TRUE HERO TO ME, AND MY BEST FREIND.
LOVE YOUR NEPHEW
GEORGIE.
JOSH HODGSON
June 16, 2005
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE & MISS YOU.You taught me to stand up for myself.thank you for all of the fun times that I had .YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY GUARDIAN ANGEL SAY HI TO MERTALLY & GERTALLY FOR ME .I LOVE AND MISS YOU
LOVE JOSH
charmaine demasters
June 16, 2005
JIM.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE WAY YOU TALKED WITH YOUR DEEP VOICE.. AND THE LOVE YOU HAD FOR NANCY.
AND THE WAY YOU KNEW EVERYTHING ABOUT HISTORY AND THE MILITARY.
LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER.
Kathleen Kurth
June 16, 2005
my heart and preyers are with you!
Melody Scott
June 16, 2005
love you and missya
Linda Jones
June 16, 2005
I will miss ya Jim, I will mis all thstorys ans advice you gave me over the time i had known you.
Nacy I loveya and if youneedmei am here for ya.
Dennis Hauser
June 15, 2005
I'll miss you Jim. I know that right now, you are playing Elf Bowling. Thanks for taking care of Nancy and Richard. I'll always remember you, Jim.
richard cox
June 15, 2005
dad you where the best dad in the world .i was proud to be your step son .i love you and will keep you in my heart forever i truly miss you love rich rest in piece
Jessica Smith
June 15, 2005
i am giving my condolences about how I new Jim he was my uncle he was a very nice person
nancy watts
June 15, 2005
TO the most wonderful husband anyone could ever have.you are in my heart and will be forever.I miss you so much, I know we will always be together.for ever and ever.love nancy
Paula Hauser
June 15, 2005
Jim< You willalways be in Our Hearts and prayers . You Are greatly Missed By all Of us. We will always remember Your Smile and Your Sence of Humor. Rest in Peace Love your Sister in Law Paula
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