Jim Molina

Jim Molina, 82 of Aptos, California, died peacefully surrounded by his family.

Jim, son of Clem and Kappy, grew up in California with brothers Tom and Danny, whom he missed and loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy, and is survived by their daughter, Libby, her husband Felipe and their daughter, Lily, of Oregon, as well as daughters Nancy brought to their marriage: Jane of New Mexico, and Diane and her husband David of Texas, in addition to 5 other grandchildren John, Andrea, Marek, Christopher, and Anna.

Jim attended Watsonville High School and played football briefly for the University of San Francisco before joining the Air Force. He served his country for eight years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. Immediately upon discharge, he married his wife Nancy whom he met in New Mexico. They were married for 52 years.

He was proud of his time as a firefighter and working for Granite Construction. Together, they enjoyed their house near the beach and a close community of neighbors and friends. In their RV, Jim and Nancy visited family, explored their love of travel, photography, hiking and the great outdoors. They took trips with friends to Alaska, Canada, and other states in the American West. With Nancy he shared a love of the Pacific coast, spending hours walking on the beach, swimming, and celebrating with family and friends at Seacliff State Park before moving to Oregon to spend their final years near family. Donations to support veterans in his name can be made to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/

Published in The Pajaronian · May 17, 2024