“Jim” as known by his friends; a long time resident of Morgan Hill, peacefully passed away just shy of his 78th birthday. Preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and cherished wife Lois (Steve) Groff. Jim and Steve are now happily reunited for eternity, along with their many German Sheppard’s whom they considered as family. At Jim’s request, private services have been held at Gavilan Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the San Martin Animal Shelter or local animal rescue.