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James Edward “Jim” Cooley

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Birth	:	18 Oct 1930 Berkeley, Alameda County, California, USA
Death	:	12 Dec 2017 Concord, Contra Costa County, California, USA
Burial	:	Pacheco Cemetery and Crematory, Pacheco, Contra Costa County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9994011, -122.0729980
Description	:	James Edward "Jim" was born on October 18, 1930 to George and Helen (Carrie) Cooley. He grew up in the San Francisco East Bay. As a child, his parent's made frequent trips to their childhood home of Cloverdale in north Sonoma County where Jim loved visiting his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. He attended Midland High School in Los Olivos, then following in his father's footsteps, graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. At Berkeley, Jim was a member of Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduation, he served in Korea and... Read More	James Edward "Jim" was born on October 18, 1930 to George and Helen (Carrie) Cooley. He grew up in the San Francisco East Bay. As a child, his parent's made frequent trips to their childhood home of Cloverdale in north Sonoma County where Jim loved visiting his cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. He attended Midland High School in Los Olivos, then following in his father's footsteps, graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. At Berkeley, Jim was a member of Sigma Phi fraternity. After graduation, he served in Korea and was employed as a military police officer. Jim went on to work for several international fruit and sugar companies. Initially headquartered in Hawaii, he also worked in the Middle East where he helped develop plantations of sugar beets among other crops. Upon his return to the United States, Jim volunteered his time to several political campaigns, as well as for the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He also accepted a job with the U.S. Postal Service which he would remain working for until his retirement. Jim was active in the Episcopal Diocese and was a member of the Christ Church in Sausalito, as well as the congregation of St. Lukes in Rossmoor. Jim had a long and loving relationship with Donald C. Biggs, his partner, his best friend, and his spouse. Jim and Donald lived in Sausalito while both were employed in San Francisco. Following the passing of his parents and the inheritance of their residence, Jim and Donald moved to Rossmoor. They both loved to travel and often took trips to Europe, taking along Donald's grandchildren from his prior marriage. Donald's mother, Edith, also moved to Rossmoor, and the three of them enjoyed traveling together, as well as taking cruises. They also spent family time at the Biggs weekend home in Mokelumne Hill in Calaveras County. After Donald's death in 2000, Jim eventually found love again when he met and married Stephen Murphy. Their marriage was blessed by St. Luke's congregation of the Episcopal Church in Rossmoor. They made their home at Stephen's residence in Concord. Continuing their dedication to community service, they volunteered at the VA Hospital in San Francisco and would travel as time permitted. Jim and Stephen remained as a close-knit family with Donald's children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; all of whom miss their "Uncle Cooley", his sense of humor, his laughter, and the support and love he always gave them. - - - From excerpts from obituary published in the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as personal Cloverdale family history.

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James Edward “Jim” Cooley's memorial is located at: Pacheco Cemetery and Crematory, Pacheco, Contra Costa County, USA.
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James Edward “Jim” Cooley death on 12 Dec 2017 in Concord, Contra Costa County, California, USA
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Latitude: 37.9994011
Longitude: -122.0729980

Family Members:

Parent

George Van Horn Cooley

(1900 - 1987)

Helen Emroy Carrie Cooley

(1898 - 1984)

Spouse

Donald Clair Biggs

(1927 - 2000)

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