James R. Lofthouse

Jim was born in Oceanside, California, on February 13, 1941, to Thomas and Francis Lofthouse. Jim was the youngest of five children.

Jim married the love of his life Diane on September 24, 1977.

Jim and Diane enjoyed traveling together, going to game shows, winning at the casino, dinner with friends, holiday parties with family and friends, dressing up for Halloween every year, watching movies and loving their little dog, Wiggles.

Jim worked as a food salesman over 42 years. He enjoyed socializing and making people happy. Jim always had a smile on his face which made him very successful in his business and with his customers, some he had for years.

He was very well known for his happy, positive personality.

Jim was an avid fisherman from childhood and spent his childhood on Oceanside beach. Jim did not just tell fishing stories; he had pictures to prove his amazing fishing abilities.

Jim was a member of the Senior Anglers Club of Escondido, Knights of Columbus of Oceanside, as well as a very proud member of the organization founded by his father in Los Angeles, California, in 1928, the Municipal Motorcycle Officers of California.

Jim is survived by his beautiful wife of 42 years Diane, his stepson Jerry Jr Williamson (Laura), step daughter Lisa Williamson, grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Tom Lofthouse (Barbara), brother Bruce Lofthouse (Carol), sister Nancy Annable, and many nieces and nephews.

"Nieces" Onalea Bell (Leonard), Lolena Braun (Mark), and their daughters who all loved "Uncle Jim" for over 40 years very much.

Jim is very loved and will be so missed by his wife, family and friends. Please keep Jim's beautiful wife Diane in your prayers for comfort.

Jim is preceded in death by his mother and father, sister Dorothy and sister Jean.