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Hello Family and Friends,

Even though you are not able to attend in person we are happy to offer a livestream link to allow you to join us in spirit as we celebrate our father, Jim, on 11/21/24 at 12 noon Pacific Standard Time, 3pm Eastern.

A slide show will proceed the funeral for about ten minutes. After the live stream is done, the video is available under the same link for viewing again. Only people with this link can view the mass.

https://youtube.com/live/ctEL…

We hold you in our hearts.

Sincerely,
Marie, Michael, and Heather McElroy

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Obituary

James Russell McElroy

February 9th, 1943 - October 15th, 2024

It is with both sadness and comfort in Christ that we announce the passing of James Russell McElroy, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. After battling cancer and a number of other illnesses, James passed away in Atascadero, California, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the age of 81. He was married for 62 years to his “best friend” Marie.

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Church

Attendee of

St. Williams Catholic Church

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American Legion

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Born

February 9th, 1943
Sioux City, Iowa
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Guam Island, Pacific

November 27th, 1948
Guam
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Gained a sibling, Doug McElroy

November 4th, 1949
Sacramento, California

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Old Mission Cemetery

101 Bridge Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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James "Jim" McElroy