James Richard Nelson

James Richard (Jim) Nelson, 63, of Novato, California, passed away on July 11, 2014. He was born on February 13, 1951, to Frederick and Mary Nelson. Jim was born and raised in Marin, and he would make it his home.

Jim started a printing company in San Francisco that he ran for thirty-eight years. He also had a great passion for coaching. For over thirty years, he coached multiple sports, including football at Marin Catholic and Redwood High Schools and in Novato and San Marin Pop Warner; baseball in Novato Little League; and basketball for Novato Parks and Rec. Jim coached more than a thousand young people in his life, and he developed close friendships with many of his former players that continued as they matured into adults.

Jim is survived by his darling wife Mary, with whom he recently celebrated his fortieth wedding anniversary. He is also survived by his sons Andy (Mary), Steve (Erin), and Tim, as well as his adored grandchildren William, Caroline, and Simon. His brothers, Steve (Val) and Randy, will also miss him, as will his countless friends.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2014, at the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary at St. Vincent’s School for Boys, 1 St. Vincent’s Drive, San Rafael, 94903. All are invited to attend a reception following the mass. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent’s School for Boys, 1 St. Vincent’s Drive, San Rafael, 94903.

Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin entrusted with arrangements.