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Jim Falls Obituary
May 6, 1934 - Mar 13, 2020
Jim Falls of Vacaville, 85, passed away peacefully the evening of March 13, 2020. Born James Patrick Falls in Providence Hospital, Oakland on May 6, 1934, Jim grew up with three amazing siblings, living like the wind was always at his back.Schooling started at St. Cyril's and led to becoming Student Body President at St. Joseph's High School in Alameda, graduating in 1952. Jim then proceeded to USF for two years of pre-Law studies before heeding the call from Uncle Sam for military service. Upon fulfillment, Jim embarked on a remarkable retail career which led him from Florsheim Shoes to Bruce Barry's to eventually joining Ross Stores where he opened store #5 in Vacaville… all leading to becoming a key player as Eastern Regional Sales Manager in the rapidly expanding Ross Dress for Less franchise.
Jim retired at 58 to enjoy the bulk of his 50 wonderful years with wife Kyria, along with his 6 sons, wonderful daughter, 17 grandkids, and 12 exuberant great, great grand kids! Along the way he made time for numerous volunteer positions such as Vacaville Planning Commissioner, Volunteer Coordinator for the NorthBay Hospital Thrift Shop, Telethon Fundraiser TV Host, and donation collector for the St. Mary's Foodbank with his esteemed brother-in-law side-kick.
And of course, there was his passion for golf! Thank you Papa for introducing so many family generations to the game! Jim produced numerous Vacaville area charity golf tournaments, and amazingly - launched 3 holes-in-one along the way (and no, not on miniature golf courses)!
God bless you Papa! We love you and miss you dearly.
Given the current CV-19 situation, it has been decided to delay services for Jim. More to come at a later date, most likely in the summer.
In the meantime, may the tee box rise up to meet you, and the wind be always at your back.
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March 23, 2020
I lost touch with Jim and Kitty but will never forget his smile. He and my late husband Alan worked together at Bruce Bary in Stonestown and he was godfather to our youngest child. Thoughts and prayers for the family..
Diane Gizzi
Rohnert Park
Adena
March 22, 2020
What a wonderful man, with such an infectious laugh. I feel blessed to have known Jim and Kitty - love and condolences to all of the family.
Cj Chadbourne
March 21, 2020
We will always remember your wonderful smile, and patience. You will be missed by so many life's you have touched. Peach be with you my friend from all who loved you for just being you.
Ron Glendon
March 20, 2020
On behalf of the Glendon, Loughran family I would like to pass on our condolences to the family. I met Jim as I spent time with Ken in SSF many years ago.
God bless you all
March 19, 2020
My memories of Jim are indescribably fond - the countless drop-by times at El Campo and then in Vacaville, the after-Mass chats at "MD", the ever present warmth and laughter of family and friendship, and the example shown to a padre joven...all from Jim and Kyria, Dee ,and 7 hijos. As God-given good as it gets. Fr Joe Gordon
Lisa
March 18, 2020
Oh, our dear, sweet, uncle Jim. That smile, along with his natural charm, always made the visits lively and uplifting. What a gift that you passed on to another generation. You will be dearly missed. My sympathies go out to his remarkable family. I love you all and you remain in my thoughts.
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