James Wood Bywater

James (Jim) Wood Bywater, Jr. our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the age of 86. He grew up in Los Angeles and then later moved to Orange County where all his children currently reside.

Jim was born in Los Angeles, on September 14, 1936. He went to Oregon State University where he was a Sigma Chi and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering. Jim met the love of his life, Joyce, and was married on May 5,, 1962. Most who knew Jim would say he lit up a room with his humor. He was always wanting to make people laugh and feel special. Always a person you could count on no matter what. Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jim Bywater is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce, his daughters, Janna and Jodi, and son, Jim. He adored all his grandchildren, Blake, Connor, Kendall, Mitch, Hanna, Mathew, and Chandler. In 2022, his great granddaughter, Emma was born but unfortunately, they never met due to his long illness. He was deeply involved in the lives of his grandchildren, attending all their sporting events, dance and choral performances, birthday parties, and graduations. He loved watching his grandchildren succeed and was always their biggest supporter. Jim was very proud of his family.

A service celebrating Jim's life will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 11AM at Mariners Church: 5001 Newport Coast Dr, Irvine, CA 92603.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the Bywater family.