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James Duguid Obituary
James Duguid, 63, passed away September 20th, 2010 at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto. Born April 14, 1947 in Oakland, Jim was a contractor in Santa Cruz for over 30 years. In recent years he'd been living full time in Mexico, mostly around Puerto Vallarta.
Jim was a Marine in a CAP unit in Vietnam, and spent much of his time after the war helping fellow CAP Marines. A 5th generation Californian, Jim was fascinated with genealogy, enjoyed writing, nature, children and the arts.
Jim is survived by his only son, Nicholas Duguid, who lives in San Jose.
There will be a memorial in his honor, on Saturday, November 13th, 2010, in La Selva Beach. Interested parties should contact his son at 408-813-7606.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Duguid
January 14, 2012
Thinking of you and smiling through my tears. You were a unique human being who seemed to spread love & light wherever you went. We miss you down here!
sandy
May 21, 2011
light and love to you Jim. per vn- forget-me-not :)
Susan Nerton
November 13, 2010
Tom and I can still see Jim, Nick, and our son Tyler boarding the train to Disneyland. Seems like yesterday...see you on the other side.- Tom and Susan (Santa Cruz, CA)
Betsy Andersen Waller
November 9, 2010
To a sweet father and man, I'm sorry you had to leave so early, love seeing this smile.
Tom Harvey
November 9, 2010
Jim, you brought me back home. I'll never forget. Semper Fidelis. Go well my friend.
Martha Tyndall
October 26, 2010
Jimmy-You will always hold a special place in my heart-Love your cousin Martha
John Poimiroo
October 26, 2010
A good man, gone to the ages.
October 25, 2010
Jim I am sorry you slipped away so soon.
I hope you are finally at peace. You will be missed.
Love,
The Rumpled Priness
Amy (DuGuid) Abouzeid
October 25, 2010
Jimmy, Sending my love to you always - your "Sis", Amy
Sandy Brown
October 24, 2010
Jim = Yes. Per vn - forget me not. I miss you and love you always. Light and Love, Sandy
Denise Del Carlo (Fazackerley)
October 24, 2010
Denise Del Carlo (Fazackerley) Class of '65..My sympathy to the whole family.
October 24, 2010
MAY GOD BLESS THIS MAN. HE DESERVES OUR UTMOST RESPECT FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY IN VIETNAM. LET US NEVER FORGET THIS BRAVE MAN.
October 24, 2010
Rich Coakley, Burlingame High School, 1965, classmate.
Nancy Child
October 24, 2010
"I am happy to have known Jim after meeting him through an on-line dating service. We shared some time in Arizona and he introduced me to Yelapa in Mexico. I learned much from him about Viet Nam and its impact on the veterans of the war. I wish I could come to the memorial to remember Jim together with Nick and other old friends who enjoyed knowing him as I did. "
Frankie
October 24, 2010
Travel safe friend.
Sandy Brown
October 24, 2010
Per vn - forget me not. I miss you and love you always Jim. Light and Love :)
Lydia Davies
October 24, 2010
Jim was a truly unique person who had many varied interests from his love of literature, writing and the environment. I first met Jim in Burlingame, where we had both attended Burlingame High School. Jim was back from Vietnam, living in Moss Beach and had started at a local junior college. I had recently graduated from high school and Jim encouraged me to start college as well. We were both finding our way at the time and Jim was adjusting to life after the service. Later when Jim moved to Santa Cruz we kept in touch off and on. We had not seen each other in some time until last year. Jim came by and visited last April in my home with Terry and I, who was visiting from up north. It was great to see him and reconnect; it was as if no time had passed. Later I was able to visit Jim at the VA a few days before he passed. He remained compassionate, thoughtful and giving to those around him. I will remember Jim as a truly free spirit who had a deep compassion for others. Peace be with you Jim!
Susan Moray
October 24, 2010
I got to hang out with Jim on a couple of visits to Yelapa. What an interesting, sardonic and dare I say, sexy guy. From what I could tell he seemed to live life on his own terms which is inspiring. Our brief chats made quite an impression on me and I'm sad at his passing.
Maru Urrutia
October 24, 2010
I met him in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca Mexico, i enjoy talking to him, he was a very interesting person with a great conversation even that he was sick, when I met him, i was passing a very bad experience, and he made me see the life as something to enjoy and live , my condolences to his family and friends
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