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James Fish Obituary
Redding, CA
11/15/34 - 10/05/16
James was born in Dickinson, North Dakota to Roy and Katherine Fish, eldest of four: James, Audrey, Angela, and Donald. Most of his growing-up years were in Spokane, WA. As a youngster, he was a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol. Asked once what his happiest day was, he replied, without hesitation, "The day I earned my pilot's license and made my solo flight." This was before he was old enough to get his automobile driver's license.
While serving his country in Austria he met and married Mathilda. They raised four children: James, Gerald, Katherine, and Gayle. His grandchildren are Shauna, Roy, Steven, Nathan, Syaira and Tyler. Great grandchildren are Colette and Penelope.
Jim graduated Eastern Washington State University with a degree in business, which he used to acquire a job with the United States Forest Service until his retirement in 1989.
In 2004 Jim gave his soul to Jesus, and in 2005 his heart to Barbara, whom he adored and called his gift from God. Jim loved God's Word and participated in several Bible studies. He co-taught Bible class at the Good News Rescue Mission. He and Barbara found many ways to have fun .... singing Neil Diamond karaoke; dancing in the street, crosswords, Jeopardy, NASCAR, and he was learning to play duplicate bridge.
A celebration of Jim's life will be 3 PM, October 28 at Redding Christian Fellowship 2157 Victor Ave.
Please sign the guestbook at http://obits.redding.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Fish
Marcia Hemsted
October 30, 2016
We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I know you were very happy together and you will miss him. Take care of yourself.
Our sympathies and love.
Marcia and Gary Hemsted
James Fish
October 27, 2016
I will miss my Dad greatly,he was the rock for me in my storms thru-out my life. His grand kids all see a part of him in each of them. He will always be with us. Love you Dad.
James Fish
October 27, 2016
My dad was always my rock that I could go to during the storms that show up in life. I will always miss him. His grand kids also see some of him in them and they grieve our loss. You will always be with us Dad.
Oliver and Patricia Smith
October 25, 2016
we are sorry about his passing. We know our neighbor, Barbara for long time before he married her . He was a nice and gentle man . We exchanged hello with him when we were outside.
Janice Kay
October 23, 2016
James was my neighbor. I am sorry to hear of his departing as he was married to my neighbor Barbara. May she find strength and peace in their beautiful memories together. Rest in Peace Jim and in God's everlasting loving light. Janice Kay
July 2015
October 23, 2016
4th of July 2016
October 23, 2016
October 23, 2016
We are sorry to hear about Jim's passing. We enjoyed playing Bridge with him and Barbara. He was very nice and the two of them obviously cared very much about one another. We're so sorry, Barbara.
Kim and Jeff Speer
4th of July 2015
Donald Fish
October 23, 2016
Donald and Mary Fish
October 23, 2016
Mary and I will truly miss talking to Jim and sharing those moments we remembered of our years growing up in Spokane. Our prayers are with you and now know you are at peace. Your loving brother Don
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