James Andrew Blackstock passed away peacefully on February 14th. Born in 1950 in Philadelphia, PA, James was affectionately known as “Jimmy” and “B” by family and friends. James is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his daughter Mary and her husband Ed, and his granddaughter Sofia. He was brother to sister Joan, brother-in-law to Bernadette, and uncle to Jennifer and her husband Matt, Stephanie and her husband Andy, and great-uncle to their son Sam. He was predeceased by his brother Paul. James was a beloved son and had a cherished extended family.

 

A big-hearted, fun-loving, highly intelligent person, James was known for his kind spirit and witty sense of humor. A pillar of the community, he opened the science store, Out of this World, in Mendocino, CA, with his wife in the late eighties. Known for his charitable nature, James, with his wife, supported numerous charities and was a sponsor of the Mendocino Music Festival. An amateur astronomer and photographer, James was fond of stargazing and taking photos along the Northern California coastline, and he had a great passion for baseball, cars, and music. 

 

Having lived in Northern California since the mid-seventies, James loved the outdoors and was fond of nature hikes, camping, abalone diving, and hang gliding in his younger years. He was also an animal lover and enjoyed walking his dog in Mendocino, his home for nearly forty years. 

 

James was loved by all who knew him, and his charming smile, laughter, compassion, and boundless generosity will be dearly missed. 

 

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There will be a private gathering for the family.