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In memory of
Jim "Big Chief" McGoldrick
1953 - September 21, 2025
1953 - Sep 21, 2025
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of $6,000 goal
Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we, the family and friends of James “Jim” McGoldrick, share the news of his passing. Jim was born in 1953 and lived his early life Orofino, Idaho. He passed away from cancer in San Jose, California on September 21, 2025.
While competing in the Highland Games, Jim earned a nickname ‘Big Chief’ because of his dominance in the sport. Jim was a 5-time world champion. His move to …
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Born
1953
Graduated from high school
1971
Orofino, ID
Won NCAA Discus Championship
1975
Provo, UT
Survived by
Denise McGoldrick
Sister-in-law
Steve McGoldrick
Brother
Don McGoldrick
Brother
Brandon McGoldrick
Nephew
Ryan McGoldrick
Nephew
Other key details
Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Beddingfield Funeral Service
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Jim's Celebration of Life Event.
$6,100.00
of $6,000 goal
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Created with love by
Rebekah Thayer (Jim's friend),
Denise McGoldrick,
Prem Sundaram (Premraj Sundaram) and
Liwei Huang (Jim's friend).
