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1950
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2013
James Crookshank Obituary
It's with heavy hearts and great sadness that our family announces the passing of James (Jim) Albert Crookshank Jr. Jim was born in Bakersfield, Ca. on Dec 29, 1950 and passed away on June 1, 2013 in Ventura, Ca. where he lived the majority of his life.
Jim was preceded in death by his father James and sister Geraldine.
He is survived by his mother Iona, sons Justin, Nathan, Ryan, grandson Jalen , sister Judy, brother-in-law Randy , niece Jerri husband Tyson and children and nephew Jeff wife Lori-an and children.
Jim loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, biking, and swimming (in the mountain or the beach it didn't really matter). He also took great pleasure in taking care of his garden starting new plants for others and having a well manicured yard.
The times that made him the happiest and brought joy to his heart and life was talking to and hanging out with his boys, they were the love of his life.
Memorial Services on Wednesday June 5th at 4:30 p.m., Ventura Baptist Church, 5415 Ralston Street. We love you Jim and you are and will be forever missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Crookshank
July 10, 2014
You are greatly missed
Judy
July 26, 2013
I do not know why you had to leave us so soon. We miss you soo..much. Only GOD truly knows why he needed you to go home with him now.
Karen Osbone
July 2, 2013
We enjoyed our group therapy sessions together. We laughed more than we worked. You always gave good hugs and smelled great. I will miss your sense of humor.
Dorothy Biggs
July 2, 2013
I didn't see Jim often, as our families moved to different areas. I heard about him from Dean sometimes. May The Lord comfort you in your loss of Jim and Geraldine. Love. Dorothy
Dr Cassandra Delacoeur
June 29, 2013
Jim loved to talk about his garden and his pet lizard that inhabited it. He was so generous in giving plants to people and he was kind hearted to others in distress. He told stories about the ostriches that he raised with Judy & Randy. His memory will live on thru all the people he touched.
Carol&Walt Johnson
June 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sad time but always remember we will all be together again when God calls us home.
Marshall family
June 19, 2013
You will be in our Hearts forever jimmy.
Judy Wentling
June 18, 2013
We miss you Jim and our hearts ache over your loss but we take comfort in knowing that the pain and sorrow that you were enduring has now been replaced with Gods love and the joy of being united with Geraldine.
Judy Wentling
June 18, 2013
Jim you are so greatly missed and the pain in our hearts will never leave until the time comes for us to join you in that sweet by an by.
Alan Miller
June 7, 2013
Growing up in Ventura, I recall meeting Jim on Several occasions. Seems we are only days apart in age. Very sad to see one so young depart for the next part of life. Condolences to the family and rest in peace Jim
Lori-An Wentling
June 5, 2013
I love you Uncle Jim, thank you for always making me laugh...I will miss you..until we see each other again...love you mucho...Lori-An
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