David "Jim" James Garside

Jim was a beloved husband and father. He was a devout follower of Christ. He received his greatest joy from watching his family grow and succeed. Jim was the happiest when he spent time in the temple with his family. David "Jim" James Garside, age 71, of Clovis, California, died in his sleep on August 13, 2026.

Jim was born in London, Ontario, Canada, on October 31, 1953 to Mary and Dave Garside. Jim always said that he rode his mom home from the hospital on his tricycle. The family moved a lot looking for work, but Jim remembers playing soccer on top of the snow and making ice skating rinks in the backyard. The family eventually moved to Utah where Jim graduated from Hill Crest High School in 1971. Jim became a locksmith like his father and opened The Ventura Lock Shop in 1980. Jim ran a successful lock shop that supported his family for many years.

Jim met Cindy Holmes while they were attending Harbor City Community College. Jim won her heart by writing her poems and love notes, and teaching her about Jesus Christ. They were married on January 17, 1976 and then sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on January 15, 1977. Jim and Cindy have five children together: Melissa, Doug, Steven, Michael, and Emily.

As his family continued to grow, Jim was able to see all of his children marry and start families of their own. Jim and Cindy have 16 grandchildren. Jim loved to make up stories for his grandchildren. Some of his most memorable stories are of The Great Burrito (similar to The Great Pumpkin, but for Cinco De Mayo) and Walter, the alligator that lived under his bed. Jim also loved to have the grandkids come over to swim at his house.

Jim loved to collect coins and stamps. He also had a collection of locks and keys. Even after he retired from being a locksmith, Jim was always willing to help fix or replace locks for anyone.

Jim served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Japan from 1972 to 1974. He learned the Japanese language, learned to eat rice in every way possible, and gained a love for sushi. Jim also served as the Bishop of Oxnard Third Ward. He was loved and respected by his congregation. He loved to help and serve others and was a good example of a ministering brother. Jim also had the opportunity to work in the LDS temple for many years. He first worked in the Los Angeles Temple. and then after moving to Clovis, he worked at the Fresno Temple. Jim always said he felt happiest in the temple.

Jim struggled with many health conditions throughout his life, but he never stopped having faith in Christ. He never questioned God's plan for him. He had faith like Job: "All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils; My lips shall not speak of wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit. God forbid that I should justify you; till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me." (Job 27:3-5)

Jim was survived by his wife of 50 years, Cindy. We will never forget his Grumpy Cat Christmas sweater, his dry sense of humor, or the things he would say all the time. For example, the way he said go put on your "chocks and chews", or the way he always offered ice cube sandwiches and shiny new pennies when we were hungry or broke. We will miss him every day, and we hope we can continue his legacy by living "satisfactory" lives.

A Funeral Service for Jim will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints , 45 North Fowler Avenue, Clovis, CA 93611 on September 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Committal Service at Redbanks Cemetery, 11648 East Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA 93619.