Obituary for James Patrick Phelan
James Patrick Phelan, age 72, passed away on Sunday January 5, 2020 in his Spring Valley, California home.
Jim was born on March 25, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Kathleen (Ruane) Phelan.
Jim attended St. Kilian’s grammar school and St. Rita High School. He served in the United States Army, including one year in Vietnam (1966-1967). In 1969, Jim married his high school sweetheart Karen (McClain). They had two children, Chris and Heather. In January of 1989, he moved his family to San Diego, California. Jim dedicated his 40 year career to sales in the Graphic Arts industry.
Jim was an adored husband by Karen (McClain) Phelan; loving dad of Chris (Erynn Racky) Phelan and Heather (Russ) Shust; grandfather to Isaac Shust, Robert and Ryleigh Phelan; beloved brother to Michael (Pam), Mary (late Ken Rzepka) and the late Edward (Betty); loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a cherished friend to many.
Jim was born on March 25, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Kathleen (Ruane) Phelan.
Jim attended St. Kilian’s grammar school and St. Rita High School. He served in the United States Army, including one year in Vietnam (1966-1967). In 1969, Jim married his high school sweetheart Karen (McClain). They had two children, Chris and Heather. In January of 1989, he moved his family to San Diego, California. Jim dedicated his 40 year career to sales in the Graphic Arts industry.
Jim was an adored husband by Karen (McClain) Phelan; loving dad of Chris (Erynn Racky) Phelan and Heather (Russ) Shust; grandfather to Isaac Shust, Robert and Ryleigh Phelan; beloved brother to Michael (Pam), Mary (late Ken Rzepka) and the late Edward (Betty); loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a cherished friend to many.