Jimmy Consolacion Campos

Jimmy Consolacion Campos was a modest man, quiet and observant in his ways. He was trustworthy and traditional in his approach to his life and in his relationships. He was tough-minded with the kind of “stick to it” attitude that earned the respect of all who knew him. He was also a man who was meticulous, carefully disciplined, and orderly in virtually everything he undertook. Realistic about life, he was always at the ready, prepared to take on responsibility.

Jimmy was born on July 8, 1950 in Dagupan City, Philippines. His parents were Bartolome and Soledad Campos. Jimmy was raised in Dagupan City, Philippines. He was brought up to be self-confident and dependable. These were traits that would serve him well throughout his life.

Growing up in the Campos household was a bit different than most homes. There were good times to be had, but just as often there was a fair share of challenges as well. However, Jimmy was able to work through the usual family problems when they appeared, and he was the one person in the family who seemed able to keep the stress at bay. Jimmy was raised with eight siblings. He had three brothers: Cesar, Bernie, and Rudy, and five sisters: Adelina, Nena, Fely, Elvie, and Beverly. Jimmy was constantly involved in activities with his brothers and sisters. Jimmy and his siblings may have had the typical rivalries while growing up but Jimmy was always consistently loyal to his family.

As a young child, Jimmy was never someone who needed to be the center of attention. He wasn’t pushy and never forced his way into games or other activities. Jimmy developed a variety of interests, though, and the things he enjoyed doing he did well. He was always curious about the world around him and was often eager to explore it. Jimmy took part in basketball. In his spare time he liked fishing and hunting. Jimmy was accomplished in spelling and math. However, what Jimmy enjoyed most was simply playing and spending time with his many friends.

While his teachers and even his friends generally thought of Jimmy as being a serious person, he managed to have a pretty good time in high school as he made that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. He graduated from Loveland High School in 1967. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was math. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was Lita Liwag. One of Jimmy's accomplishments was receiving First Honors. Jimmy was a very logical person who enjoyed learning about factual information. Using his exceptional memory, he was able to learn much through observation. Jimmy always seemed to have a command of the facts and was able to make it seem as though he could easily master any problem that might be presented to him.

College life brought with it a new set of challenges, but Jimmy handled them well. Being a critical thinker who always remained intellectually independent, Jimmy was able to focus on the task at hand in order to complete his class work. He seemed to thrive on college reading assignments, something that often bogged down his classmates. Jimmy was able to read the material and retain the information in a way that impressed his fellow classmates. The ability to efficiently complete the task at hand was a skill that served Jimmy well during his college experience. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1970, and he also pursued graduate school, earning his degree in commerce. His favorite courses were R.O.T.C. and commerce courses. His favorite professor was Mr. Santa Maria.

Always considered to be a solid friend, Jimmy was fortunate to have numerous acquaintances and several very close friends during his life. Since he disliked making generalizations about people and preferred to draw his own conclusions based on direct observation, Jimmy was able to see beneath the surface of relationships and became a true friend to those who knew him. He was committed to his friends and valued the trust he placed in them. It was not uncommon for Jimmy to go beyond the call of duty for others, and friends frequently sought him out for advice because he had a knack for coming up with practical solutions to any type of dilemma. While growing up, his best friend was Nestor Liwag. Later in life, he still remained close friends with Nestor, and he also became friends with Remy Reyes.

On April 3, 1976 Jimmy exchanged wedding vows with Carmencita Soriano Banaban at the Bell Chapel of San Diego, California. Compassionate and devoted to Carmencita, Jimmy held endearing, traditional values about marriage and family life. He took the responsibility of marriage to heart, giving it his total commitment. He was a source of strength to Carmencita and using his gifts at nurturing one-on-one relationships, he worked hard to make his new family happy.

Jimmy brought the same traditional values in his marriage to bear on how he raised his children. He was a good parent to them, always firm yet fair in his dealings. He would always listen carefully and think things through before he acted, even when it was an adverse situation. Jimmy was also a walking schedule, always seeming to know what everyone in the family needed to do, where they needed to be and when they needed to be there. Jimmy was blessed with two children, one daughter, Josephine, and one son, Jimmy Jr. They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Joshua, Matthew, Jacklyn, and Makayla.

Jimmy greatly enjoyed what he did for a living. He was a hard worker who expected the same in return from his co-workers. He was skilled at working effectively in small groups and in one-on-one situations as well as handling solo assignments efficiently. Jimmy enjoyed dealing with concrete ideas and could penetrate any amount of fuzzy information to reach the essential facts. Always able to attend to the task at hand, Jimmy was excellent at meeting deadlines. He was an efficient worker, one who paid careful attention to detail, allowing sufficient time to complete one task before moving on to the next. His primary occupation was Plant Protection Security Officer. He was employed for 27 years by Lockheed Martin. Jimmy worked hard to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Jimmy was an U.S. Army Veteran. He was in the Seventh Infantry Division in 1980. Jimmy saw action for the Second Infantry Division in Korea. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of Sergeant E5. He received praise for his valor, including being awarded Honorable Discharge. A literal thinker who possessed a calm exterior, Jimmy seemed to enjoy the routines set forth by the military. His results-oriented approach to things made him committed to the job, and he understood well his role in serving his country.

Jimmy liked to experience things first-hand as well as learn about them. This trait carried over into his hobbies, where he was very methodical in how he organized his activities and categorized things. Since he enjoyed his private time, Jimmy always tried to allocate a specific time for working on his hobbies. His favorite pursuits were fishing and hunting. Jimmy was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

Jimmy found pleasure in sports. Being a person who was comfortable making win/lose decisions throughout life, he could appreciate that athletes made those types of decisions in sports. He applauded those who won, and he enjoyed the statistical data and sports facts and could find himself wrapped up in those details. In high school, Jimmy played basketball. Recreational sports included basketball. He would watch his favorite sporting events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were basketball and football.

Many organizations were grateful to have Jimmy as a member, since he always brought with him a “stick to it” attitude and a high degree of common sense. Using straightforward methods to successfully complete the job, Jimmy was a great planner who was incredibly well organized. It seemed that he was able to schedule any event or activity with ease. He always seemed to know exactly what needed to be done.

Jimmy was a man who was dedicated and devoted to his faith. He was a member of the Catholic faith for most of his life. He was a sympathetic man who valued his beliefs and was willing to work tirelessly for them.

Jimmy enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Since he was an early starter and had a knack for planning everything, traveling with Jimmy appeared effortless. He enjoyed researching all of his examined options and applying cost-effective planning techniques. Plus, no matter where he traveled, Jimmy always had a back up plan at the ready, just in case. His favorite vacation included the Philippines.

Jimmy was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Jimmy’s favorites was a dog. They were best friends for 14 years.

When Jimmy’s retirement finally arrived in 2009, he was well prepared. He always trusted and placed value in what was logical and in the things he knew, so he was very confident in planning his retirement. He had begun the process early and had his retirement all laid out well in advance. His new life involved relocating to San Jose, California. In retirement, he found new pleasure in bingo, fishing, and hunting. Even in retirement, Jimmy continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. He was active in his new community and felt fulfilled.

Jimmy Consolacion Campos passed away on May 6, 2012 at peacefully at home in Modesto, California. Jimmy fought valiantly against brain cancer for three and a half years. He is survived by his children Josephine and Jimmy Jr., and his grandchildren Joshua, Matthew, Jacklyn, and Makayla. Services were held at Chapel of Roses at Oak Hill Funeral Home. Jimmy was laid to rest in Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, California.

Commitment is a key word that can be used to describe the life of Jimmy Consolacion Campos. He was committed to living the life of a good man who was both practical and trustworthy. He was committed to the traditional values that he upheld his entire life. He committed himself to being a hard worker who expected the same effort in return from those around him. Most of all, he was committed to those he knew and loved.