James Arthur Mc Nearney

NAME: James A. McNearney AGE: 76 RESIDENT OF: Visalia DATE OF DEATH: 4-8-15 OCCUPATION: Realtor PLACE OF DEATH: Visalia James A. McNearney With heavy hearts, the family of Jim McNearney announces his passing on April 8, 2015. He passed away peacefully at the age of 76. He will be missed by his four sons, Dane (Karen), Jimmy (Leah), Neil (Lisa), and Lance (Olivia); his grandchildren Evelyn, Elizabeth, Connor, Katherine, Sarah, Samantha, and four great grandchildren; his sister, Mary Lou (Danny) Lynch, and brother, Doug (Pam) McNearney, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim was born March 10, 1939, in Merced, CA to Ruth (Catron) McNearney and Dr. J.J. McNearney. He grew up in Tulare, CA and graduated from Tulare Union High School in 1956. Over the next 9 years, he attended COS, served as a sergeant in the USMC, drove oil tankers, and graduated from Fresno State in 1965. He then worked as a marketing rep. for Shell Oil and relocated to Canoga Park where he met his future wife, Sandy. They married in 1969 and resided in San Diego with their son, Dane. In 1972, Jim and Sandy moved to Visalia where they would remain for 40+ years and raise their four boys. Jim left Shell in 1976 and became a Realtor in 1986. Jim was best known for his 30 year career with All Estates Realtors. He served on multiple committees, was Chairman of the Kaweah MLS for 3 years, and was named Realtor of the Year. Jim was a conventional, hard-working husband and father. He loved animals, especially his beloved Labrador, Sassy. He enjoyed having the kids visit, and having coffee and lunch with his friends. He had a passion for fast cars, WWII history, and a good farmer’s market. He had a charming personality and a sarcastic sense of humor and enjoyed trading witty jabs with his co-workers and friends. Jim and Sandy were married for 45 years until Sandy’s passing in 2014. Jim was heartbroken after her passing and while we are truly saddened that they have left us, we take solace in the fact that they been reunited in Heaven. A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, April 17, 2015, at St. Mary’s Parish, 608 N. Church St., Visalia, CA 93291 at 10:30 AM. A memorial reception will follow at: Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center Ave., Visalia, CA 93291. Arrangements are handled by Salser and Dillard. www.salseranddillard.com SURVIVED BY: PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: VISITATION: None SERVICES: a mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Mary’s Parish, 608 N. Church St. Visalia CA. BURIAL: Private A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com

James Arthur Mc Nearney

March 10, 1939 - April 8, 2015