James Makaiwa Woolsey

James “Kimo” Makaiwa Woolsey, 86, of Kihei, Maui; passed away peacefully on December 1, 2015 at Maui Memorial Medical Center surrounded with comfort and joy. He was born on March 15, 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints Kihei Ward from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with service over urn to begin at 10:00 a.m. and luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the LDS Kihei Ward.

James “Kimo” is predeceased by parents: George and Mary Kamiki (Tripp) Woolsey Sr.; siblings: George Woolsey Jr., Annie Kahikina, Mary Spencer, Kanela Woolsey Sr., Robert Woolsey Sr., Fred Woolsey Sr.; Dathaniel and Maria’Dalena’s mother: Tuavivi Trava Schmitt Woolsey; Jamie’s mother: Lydia Kaeawe Malina Werner.

He is survived by his siblings: Miriam “Tita” Gramberg; William (Julie) Woolsey and Edwin (Jackie) Woolsey Sr.;

Son: Dathaniel Timotongi Woolsey, grandchild: Kamalei Kekoa ‘O Kalani Woolsey-Alexander, and great grandchild: Virgina Alexander;

Daughter: Maria‘Dalena Theophila (Ivan) Akau, grandchildren: Maria‘Dalena Anela ‘O Kalani Akau, Chellsie Alana ‘O Kalani (Logan) Akau-Elaban and Naupaka Akeakamai Isaac Ivan Akau, great grandchildren: Jayden Kaleikupono Akau-Ponce, Mina-Vaihere Kaliko Lehua O Ke anuenue Elaban, Zakai Iolani O Kuuaikai Elaban; and Step children: Lavalle H. Schmitt, Lindsey K. Schmitt and LoriAnn L. Cain;

Daughter: Jamie Kamiki (Kyle Kaleo) Carter, grandsons: Kaleo Kamahi pu’ali o Akua Carter and Maka’iwa Nahi’apo kai hinano o Kalani Carter; Step children: Linda (Patrick) Oguma, Beverly (Ronald/ James) Carvalho, Bernadine (Clayton) Chun, Dolly Ann (Sione) Sione, Enette (Peter) Werner-Macalma; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.