Sorry to hear about Jim, we grew up together as little kids in the San Rafael Meadows. We were best friends in grade school. I wish the best for his family. RIP Jim.
Bob and I were so saddened to read about Jimmy. Jimmy and I were childhood friends living in San Rafael Meadows as were a lot of us. We would as kids sneak out of the house and all meet at the big oak tree up the street and laugh that we did it even though we were afraid of the bats in the tree. Over the years we stayed in touch and know about his many mishaps with illnesses. Jimmy was a great guy who was fun, loved to talk to Bob about the Navy and tease me. You are missed my friend you fought a great fight You will always be with is. Our well wishes to you Diane who stayed by him thorough all this, our Love and support to his children. Jimmy you now can rest in peace.
I too remember Kim and the San Rafael neighborhood we all grew up in. Louise and Rod and I along with Jim all went to school from day one through high school. We all went our different ways yet my memories are still so clear of those early days . Kim was always very sweet and a nice guy.
Sharing this for those who didn't see the obituary. Jim was my first husband and we remained friends all through the years for our daughter, Traci. He was a great father and friend!
SLOAN, James "Jim" Ira Passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2016, at age 66. A native of Marin County and a resident of Sonoma County for 42 years. He served in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. Jim was a member of Local 38 Plumbers Union for 40 years. He loved to spend his free time fishing, boating and being in his shop tinkering. He is survived by his wife Diane and their children Barry Gaab (Natalie), Jason Gaab (Michelle) and Traci Sloan Piatt (Rob) and was a dedicated Papa to his grandkids: Katie and Robbie Piatt, Zack, Bella and Jillian Gaab and his beloved four-legged sidekick "Baby", along with his large family and friends. Jim will be remembered by his sense of humor, his laugh, his passion for wood working and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Jim's name to Heartland Hospice Services at 2455 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
I'm sorry to here about Jim , we went through grade school and high school with so many kids growing up in santa Venetia and terra Linda. We were very fortunate to grow up in Marin when we did, so many memories. To his family and friends he well be in my thoughts. Bob Kirby.
Rodney Powell
Sorry to hear about Jim, we grew up together as little kids in the San Rafael Meadows. We were best friends in grade school. I wish the best for his family. RIP Jim.
Rod Powell
Louise Jacobs (DeValk)
Bob and I were so saddened to read about Jimmy. Jimmy and I were childhood friends living in San Rafael Meadows as were a lot of us. We would as kids sneak out of the house and all meet at the big oak tree up the street and laugh that we did it even though we were afraid of the bats in the tree. Over the years we stayed in touch and know about his many mishaps with illnesses. Jimmy was a great guy who was fun, loved to talk to Bob about the Navy and tease me. You are missed my friend you fought a great fight You will always be with is. Our well wishes to you Diane who stayed by him thorough all this, our Love and support to his children. Jimmy you now can rest in peace.
Louise and Bob Devalk
Mary Ellen Goepp (Toll)
I too remember Kim and the San Rafael neighborhood we all grew up in. Louise and Rod and I along with Jim all went to school from day one through high school. We all went our different ways yet my memories are still so clear of those early days . Kim was always very sweet and a nice guy.
RIP
Lynn Rode (Rode)
Sharing this for those who didn't see the obituary. Jim was my first husband and we remained friends all through the years for our daughter, Traci. He was a great father and friend!
SLOAN, James "Jim" Ira Passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2016, at age 66. A native of Marin County and a resident of Sonoma County for 42 years. He served in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. Jim was a member of Local 38 Plumbers Union for 40 years. He loved to spend his free time fishing, boating and being in his shop tinkering. He is survived by his wife Diane and their children Barry Gaab (Natalie), Jason Gaab (Michelle) and Traci Sloan Piatt (Rob) and was a dedicated Papa to his grandkids: Katie and Robbie Piatt, Zack, Bella and Jillian Gaab and his beloved four-legged sidekick "Baby", along with his large family and friends. Jim will be remembered by his sense of humor, his laugh, his passion for wood working and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Jim's name to Heartland Hospice Services at 2455 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.
Robert Kirby
I'm sorry to here about Jim , we went through grade school and high school with so many kids growing up in santa Venetia and terra Linda. We were very fortunate to grow up in Marin when we did, so many memories. To his family and friends he well be in my thoughts. Bob Kirby.
Clifford Minkler
Rest In Peace