~ Jim Bridges ~

April 13, 1947 – 19 April 2003

April 24th 2003
The Union

A celebration of life for James Alfred Bridges of Auburn will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the family home, 25028 Oro Valley Drive in Lake of the Pines.

Mr. Bridges died Saturday, April 19, at home. He was 56.

He was born on April 13, 1947, in Buckeye, Ariz., to Vester Leon and Lois (Cross) Bridges. He graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines. He served two years in the Marine Corps, serving 13 months in Vietnam, where he received numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. He married Patricia Davidson on Jan. 30, 1968, in Grass Valley. He was a self-employed roofing contractor for more than 35 years. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, Anglers Choice and the New Bass. He enjoyed professional bass fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia L. Bridges of Auburn; sons Michael J. Bridges and Steven, both of Grass Valley; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.