James Dunning Obituary

James ”Jim”

DUNNING

James “Jim“ Dunning passed away Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 60 years young. Jim was born May 3, 1947 to Dub and Gloria Dunning in Gardnerville, NV and was raised in the Gardnerville/Carson City area. He was known as “The Ox“ by his Carson High school friends. Jim was a gentle giant. Jim started his 35 year career working in the electrical trade while attending Carson High, working at Baker Electric with his dad. Jim spent four years in the US Navy during Vietnam on the USS Kittyhawk and the USS Ranger. After his enlistment in the Navy he joined the IBEW and completed his apprenticeship. He became a journeyman electrician in 1974. Jim worked in the Reno area for may years then moved to Spokane, WA where he worked and became the Union Organizer for Local #73. Returning to Reno, Jim became a very active member of the IBEW Local #401. He was working as an organizer and apprentice instructor when he passed.

A loving husband, son, father, brother, and grandfather. Jim is survived by his wife of 23 years Sharon Dunning, mother, Gloria Bleeker, Uncle Bob, sons Tom and James and daughter Tammy, stepchildren Brett, Steve, Mark and Nicole, brothers John, Bob, and Jerry and many beloved grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his father Dub Dunning and stepson Butch.

Memorial services to be held March 27, 2008 7 p.m. at the JATC building 4635 Longley Lane Suite 108 Reno, NV. Donations to Reno Veterans Hospital or Nevada Humane Society.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader on Mar. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for James Dunning

7 Entries

Mark Marcell

March 30, 2008

Jim married my mother back in 1984 long after I had moved out on my own. It took very little time to realize that he was not just my mothers new husband but a a man that my wife Cindy and I were honored to have as a father figure. It was a joy to witness the special relationship he shared with my younger sister Nicole. They were quite a pair. Our son was born in 2003 and Jim drove thru the night in order to meet his new grandson Kobe. He could not have been prouder of any child. Kobe and his "Big Papi " loved each other very much and he will be dearly missed.. RIP Big Papi. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU..

Mark Marcell

March 30, 2008

Jim married my mother back in 1984 long after I had moved out on my own. It took very little time to realize that he was not just my mothers new husband but someone I was honored to know as a father figure. It was a joy to witness the special relationship he shared with my younger sister Nicole. They were quite a pair. My own son was born in 2003 and Jim drove thru the night in order to meet his new grandson Kobe. He could not have been prouder of any child. Kobe and his "Big Papi " loved each other very much and he will be dearly missed.. RIP Big Papi. WE LOVE YOU..

jocko davis

March 28, 2008

sorry to hear the news

Kathy Holcomb IBEW L.U. 716

March 27, 2008

I met Jim at the Tracy Clark Plant. We were working on the top of HERSG #8. My working buddy out of 401 introduced us. Jim was always fun to talk to and never failed to say "Good Morning" with a smile. Although I didn't know him long, I will miss him as an IBEW brother. My sincere thoughts go out to his family.

Shauna Kelly

March 27, 2008

I loved my Papa Jim dearly and I will really miss him. I will hold all of the memories we shared close to my heart.

Nicole Marcell

March 27, 2008

I remember the first time that I met Jim. The first thing that popped in my head was the name Pippy. He had thought this was kind of strange; however that is the name that I called him through the years. This was the name that I called him from then on. He was always there for me and I loved him dearly. He was the father figure that I always wanted. I may have been a step-daughter, but he treated me like I was his own. We always had a humor between both of us that we could only have. His favorite saying to me was " I miss you like a dose." I will always love him and know that he will be with me always. I Love You Pippy!!!!!!

Tammy Cray

March 27, 2008

I met Jim a couple of years ago, he did alot of work for me at Sierra Pacific. He was such a nice, nice man. He would work in my office very quietly, I would put this one CD in "Country Legends", and he would
either hum or sing-a-long. He enjoyed his work and did a great job...He was a professional in every way. He talked about the electrical apprenticeship program and his family. When he would be working away, I'd put that CD in and leave it playing when I left. He reminded me of my uncles. I feel honored to have known him......My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

Tammy Cray

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