January 26, 1946 – November 25, 2019
Jim Morrow Gonzales was born on January 26, 1946 in Sanger, CA and passed away on November 25, 2019 in Fresno, CA at the young age of 73.
Jim is survived by his wife Diane of 40 years, his brother Ruben and his wife Virginia, his sister-in-law Ruth, his sister Eva and her husband Dan, his sister Ruby and her husband Manuel, his daughters Veronica, Cynthia and her husband Mike, Theresa and her husband Bernardo, Natalie and her husband Danny, Rose and her husband Patrick, and son Jim John. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Maximo and Eva, sister Mary and brother Ernest.
Jim was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all he came into contact with. He was especially proud of being a grandfather and great grandfather with each person holding a special place in his heart. Jim had a unique ability to meet someone new and by the time he left he gained a friend.
Jim graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno, CA. Jim was Licensed Contractor in flooring for over 30 years and shared his knowledge with anyone interested in learning the trade. Jim was a man with many hobbies and interests including but not limited to mechanics, reading about and restoring cars, as well as making beer.
Jim was a lifelong fan of Pepsi, Hostess snacks, classic cars, jazz, and big band music to name just a few. Jim enjoyed going to the coast with family, eating out with his siblings and taking his grandchildren to the pumpkin patch or to look at the Christmas lights.
As a result of Jim’s knowledge, kind heartedness, and work ethic, it is no doubt that Jim left an imprint in everyone’s hearts.
A viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 10, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Mary Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church. An interment will immediately follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.
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