James Glen Batchelor

James Glen Batchelor, of Ontario, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the age 83. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Burial will be at Gavlin Hill Memorial Park in Gilroy, CA. Condolences may be made to James’ family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.

Jim was born in Upland, CA Sept. 1, 1932 and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands. Jim spent two years in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He worked for General Electric and owned a small retail store.

Jim moved to Ontario in 2005 to be close to his family and pursue his love of bird hunting. He was an avid bridge player and his name appeared often in this paper as coming in first with his favorite partners Doloris Enchanis and Roy Youngblood.

Jim is survived by his two nieces Susan and Karen; his nephew Rodney; his step children Scott his wife Ann and Donna Silva her husband Jerry Abshire; as well as his step grandsons Jeffery Klier and Jeremy Silva.