Jim was born and raised in Portland, OR and spent many years in the San Francisco bay area before moving to Lake County in 1997. Among his many hobbies and talents, Jim loved building and riding motorcycles and playing guitar.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo, his parents Frank and Donna Trout, and several life-long friends. He leaves behind his children, Jason, Jesse, and Shannon, his grandchildren Zachary and Nolan, friends, and extended family.