James B. Tansley passed away peacefully at his home, with those he loved by his side on April 5, 2012; he was 79. James was born in Lodi, CA on October 10, 1932 to Frank and Adele Tansley. He served his country in the United States Navy and worked for over 35 years as a State Farm Insurance agent. He was a deeply devoted husband and father who will be missed by his 4 children Jeffrey, Shelia, Lynn, Laura and his grandchildren, Sarah, Neal, Jacob, Kyle, Julia and Emily. He was preceded in death by his wife, of 48 years, Mona. There will be a celebration of his life on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 1pm at Mount Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks, CA.