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James (Jim) Buford Wales, 71, passed away on October 3, 2022, at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debbie Wales, his children, Chris Wales, Shannon Baker, Deven Lyons, Tamara Wales, and his 7 grandchildren. Jim was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and grew up in Downey, California. He moved to the Coachella Valley in his twenties, where he met his wife, Debbie, and owned a pool business. …

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Born

July 13th, 1951
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Passed away

October 3rd, 2022
La Quinta, CA

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Cause of death

cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

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James "Jim" Wales