James Feeley

James Francis Feeley

1935 - 2024

On March 23, 2024, James passed away after a 6 year battle with cancer. He was born on November 8, 1935 at St. Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. A Santa Barbara County native for his entire life.

He was a graduate of Lompoc High School and spent 2 years in the Navy. While in high school, he met the love of his life. In October of 1951, James met Sharan Canfield and the love story began. They were together for 72 years and married for 66 years.

The happy couple lived in Lompoc, California until 1969. While living there, they grew a family of 5 children. Sons Michael (1959), Jeffrey (1960) Thomas (1962) and daughters, Lori Eply (1964), Kathryn Regan (1966) were all born in Lompoc.

James and family moved to Buellton in 1969 and raised their children there. Jim was a fantastic father who worked as a carpenter all of his working years.

James family includes 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph (Grumpy) Feeley, his mother, Mary Daly Feeley and brother, Robert Feeley. He is survived by his brother William Feeley (Oregon) and John Feeley (Santa Barbara).

Always a craftman, James built many wonderful things but his family was what he was the most proud of.

A funeral service will be held on Friday April 5th at 11:00 at Old Mission Santa Ines, followed by a burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be at the Irish Riviera. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ridley Tree Cancer Center.

Loper Funeral Chapel