James Grant Desmond
Obituary written by Donald Queen
James was born on September 27,1937 to Ralph Desmond (Deceased) and Edna Louise (Burkle) Desmond (Deceased).
Jim graduated from Poly Technical in 1955.
He married Jane (Kafantaris) Desmond (Deceased) on February 16, 1958.
Jim was a retired member of IBEW Local 6.
He is pre-deceased by his daughter Laura Calestini (Dan) and his brother Bruce (Dez) Desmond (Carol and family).
He is survived by his partner of 14 years Donald Queen
His daughters Elizabeth Wangerin (Jay)
Joanne Desmond
Kathleen Desmond
Sister Lynda Chavarria (Ray Deceased) and family
Brother Doug Desmond (Mary) and family
Grandchildren Nick Wangerin (Daniela), Charles Wangerin, Angela Calestini (Mo) and Brian Calestini
Great Grandchildren James Wangerin, Kylie Wangerin, Chelsea Wangerin, Laila Albarazi
Jim was a San Francisco Native and was on the Golden Gate bridge the day it opened- always said the view wasn’t great as his mom was still carrying him. During his working years as an Electrician he spend a lot of time in buildings in downtown San Francisco. During his retirement he did a lot of walking in Golden Gate Park, around Stowe Lake, at Ocean Beach and near the Sutro baths area (where he learned to swim). He also spent time walking at Fort Funston and Sunnyside Playground with his beloved dog Heidi. I am are sure she was waiting for him when he left this world and together they both crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.
Jim you were a wonderful partner and a great Dad. May you now Rest in Peace and know that you are loved forever and will be greatly missed by all of us.
“What the Heart has once owned it shall never lose.” Unknown
“The greatest measure of a life is the impact it had on others and the legacy it leaves.”
Jim-your legacy is timeless.
I did not know Jim. I did want to say I'm very sorry for the loss of Jim. God Bless.
Liz"s dad Jim was the nicest person. Jim attended some of our family gatherings, and he was always very pleasant, told jokes, stories, and was fun to talk to. Jim will be greatly missed. Carol and John Mondino
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Denise Edmonds Edwards posted on August 30, 2022