James (Jim) Everett Coffman passed on to his eternal home on Memorial Day, May 31, 2010. He was born to Ralph Everett Coffman and Eleanor James Coffman July 6, 1936, the first of three children. His parents, sister Yvonne, brother Phil, and niece Barbara all preceded him in death. Jim grew up in Denver, Colo. and spent many summers at the family cabin in Basalt, Colo. After graduating from high school in Denver, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed part of his time of service in Alaska. He received his BS in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder, his MSEE from San Diego State University and his MBA from National University. As a member of La Jolla Presbyterian Church, he spent more than 20 years singing in the Chancel Choir and served on the Board of Deacons as moderator. He was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed playing tennis, racquetball, sailing, body surfing and jogging. He also enjoyed watching basketball and football games, especially the Chargers. In the 1980s, Jim was active in the La Jolla Kiwanis Club. During the last 10 years of his life, Jim suffered from complications of diabetes. He is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Sue; his daughters Elena Coffman and Anne Rosales (Joey); grandsons Anthony and Giovanni Rosales; nieces Beverly (Tim) Kellison and Brenda (Mike) Vincent; grand niece Christine (Driss) Majoub; three great-grand nieces; a great-grand nephew; and first cousins Betty (Lyle) Kanekeberg, Bev Fine, Charles Thomas Coffman, Bonnie (Paul) Ethington and Bunnye Coffman Welton. If desired, contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association or the La Jolla Presbyterian Church Deacons Fund in Jim’s memory. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at La Jolla Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 19 at 2 p.m., with a reception following.