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James Nicodemus Obituary

James A. 'Jim' Nicodemus April 5, 1946 - May 7, 2017 Leucadia - Jim Nicodemus passed away, surrounded by loved ones, Sunday evening, 5/7/17. Jim was born and raised in San Diego. He attended Mount Miguel High School and Grossmont Community College. In 1974, Jim joined the Lemon Grove Fire Department. He served the community for 27 years before retiring at the rank of Captain. Jim had a strong faith in God and was highly devoted to his family. Jim was married to Sandee for 39 years. After her passing, Jim married Cheri and they had spent the last 12 years together. Jim is survived by his children, James, Derek and Alisa, their spouses, Kim, Adrienne and Kevin, and 10 terrific grandchildren. A Memorial Service for Jim will be held on Thursday, 5/18/17 at 11:00am. The service will take place at First Baptist Church El Cajon, 190 E Douglas Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020. Later the same day, a Graveside service will be held at El Camino Memorial Park at 3:00pm. The park is located at 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA 92121.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 15, 2017.

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Kimberly Fernald

May 16, 2017

My condolences to Alisa,James & Derek. I remember Jim as a firefighter when I was little.

Celebrating our Wedding Anniversary at the Crabcatcher

Chuck & Joy Walden

May 15, 2017

Dear Jim:
I have cherished our friendship for almost 60 years dating back to high school. I have also really enjoyed working with you on all of our class reunions right up to our 50th Reunion and again for our class 70th Birthday party. You were always so cheerful and pleasant and willing to pitch in. I have especially enjoyed the social times that Joy and I have had with you and Cheri these past 6-7 years. I have so many memories that have you in them and Joy and I will miss you dearly. Rest in Peace my friend and God Bless your family in this difficult time.

Nancy Shuster

May 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim will always be in our hearts and memories.
Nancy and Ted Shuster

MMHS Class of '64 Reunion Committee

Chuck Walden

May 11, 2017

Tony Gallo

May 11, 2017

Jim, I have cherished our friendship through the many years, and now I'll call the last football play ... dive right, at one, on two. I opened up the line and you would run through. Now the hole on the line has been opened, and you have run into the hands of God. Rest In Peace my dear friend.

Bill and Alyse Stults

May 10, 2017

Rest In Peace Jim! Our entire family will so deeply miss you!

Dave Codina

May 10, 2017

Rest In Peace Jim give Charlotte a hug for me when you see her

May 10, 2017

Cheri,
I am so sorry about Jim's passing and will always think of him as the kind, gentle young man I remember. I am so glad you had 12 years together and hope that the many happy memories you made, comfort you now and in the future.
Maureen Kerrigan Dinsmore

Jim Andersen

May 9, 2017

Rest In Peace, Jim

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