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James "Jim" Maykel Obituary
After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years (1966-1970), during the Vietnam War. Jim was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California for the majority of his enlistment. While stationed at Travis, Jim met his wife, Mary in 1969. Jim and Mary later moved to Napa, California to begin their lives together and raise their family. In 1970, Jim started working for AAA Auto Insurance Company where he later retired in 2010, as a Senior Casualty Supervisor.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughter, Bridget Jauch; his son, Sean; his son-in-law, Robert; his daughter-in-law, Kimberlee; and his grandchildren: Brian, Bobby, Dylan, Brooklynn; and his great granddaughter, Savannah.
Services will be held on Thursday, September 26 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado at 11:30 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date in Napa, California.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. To donate by phone, please call (877) 272-6226.
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Patricia Rodriguez
September 24, 2023
Every time my friend, Dinah and I go passed the Woodson Bridge Campground we fondly remember the AAA camp out weekend that Jim had arranged. It was a great turn out and LOTS of fun!
Sean Maykel
September 27, 2013
We love and miss you dad!
Becky and John Cummings
September 26, 2013
Mary, Bridget and Sean, our deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your loving husband and father. Jim loved you all with all of his heart and was so proud of all of you. He was a wonderful friend and we will miss him very much.
Patricia Rodriguez
September 25, 2013
I feel so privileged to have been permitted to cook Jim's Father's Day meal and sharing fellowship while he and Mary were out here in California visiting. He has always been a blessing - both as a supervisor and as a friend. He will be missed.
September 24, 2013
Jim loved his country, the 49er's, but mostly his family. Camping was never "roughing it" with Jim - huge breakfasts, snacks, BBQ's, and cocktails. Thank you Mary, Bridget, Sean, Robert, and Kim for sharing him with all of us. He was a good friend and one who touched many lives. Greg and Julie Stover
Dinah Potoski
September 24, 2013
Mary, Bridget and Sean - my deepest condolences to you. One thing I noticed over the years was Jim's never ending love for his family. Over 40 years of marriage, Jim always seemed to address Mary as though she was his new bride. May our Lord continue to comfort you all. Psalm 147:3
Juanita & Bob Black
September 24, 2013
We will miss you Jim, you will always be in our heart.
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