MALLOCH, James Everett (Jim)


Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 - James Everett Malloch, Jim to his family and friends, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014. He suffered with Alzheimer’s disease for eight years, but passed away peacefully at home. He was 86 years old. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Jan of Lake Havasu City; two stepchildren, Michael Schmitt and wife Margit of Pasadena, Calif.; and Lesley Schmitt of Lake Havasu City; two grandsons, James and Benjamin; his nephew, Terry; and niece, Rosemary. Jim loved to play baseball. He was a pitcher for the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers and played for a number of years for their farm teams as well. He also played for the Santa Maria Indians and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2007. Jim served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. He worked in construction and enjoyed traveling with his family on vacations. Jim and Jan loved to travel throughout their retirement years, and saw much of our United States with their camper in tow. There will be no services. In support of life, the body was donated to advanced medicine through Science Care, a whole body donor program. Donations made to the Hospice of Lake Havasu organization would be appreciated as they provided Jim with comfort and care in his last days. The family would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank Dr. Kazmi, Nurse Jenica, social worker Sherri and aides Steve, Ashley, Sunshine and all the others. Jim was truly blessed to have had your care.