Obituary of James Josef Elven
Jim Elven, 69, left us on July 28th with his loving family by his side at their home in Ben Lomond, California.
Jim was born on February 11, 1950 in Oakland, California to George and Jeanne Elven. He grew up in the Sacramento area with his 4 siblings, Janice, Joanne, Jeff and Jessica. He graduated from Rio Americano High School in 1968 and Chico State in 1972. Jim loved sports, fishing and gardening, and was the biggest fan of his children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, dad and "popops".
Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy Elven, their daughter Ashley and her husband Bradley, his son Josh and wife Lisa, and two grandchildren, Tyler and Callie.
In Loving Memory
James Elven
1950 - 2019
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