Born in Vietnam, Jim arrived in the United States as a refugee in the 1980s. Despite the challenges of a new language and culture, his grit led him through trade school and into a successful career in the semiconductor industry with companies like AMD. He took immense pride in becoming a Bay Area homeowner—a true symbol of the new life he built from the ground up.
Jim was a man of unflinching authenticity. Whether sharing captivating stories of his days acting in martial arts films in Vietnam or offering "tough love" life lessons, his presence was unforgettable. He wasn't always outwardly expressive, but his love was written in his actions: in the family road trips, the quiet fishing and crabbing outings, and his steadfast commitment to his children’s success. He found his greatest joy in Vietnamese music and the laughter of his grandchildren.
Jim’s legacy of perseverance and devotion is carried on by his wife of 46 years, Anh Phan; his sons, Khang and Robert Lam; his daughters-in-law, Quyen Phan and Sommaly Lam; and his beloved grandchildren, Kingsley, Jago, and Mei Mei.
