Jim Overholt — beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend — left us on the morning of January 31 in Eureka.

Jim was born on July 2, 1959 in Fortuna. He lived in Rio Dell for 55 years, making many lifelong friends. Jim graduated from Rio Dell Grammar School and Fortuna High School.

He worked for many years at Napa Auto Parts in Rio Dell, where he made many friends.

Jim developed diabetes and lost a leg about 10 years ago. He became quite adept at cooking scrumptious meals for large holidays. He was really proud of that.

Jim loved his family - his children, his 2 grandchildren, his brothers, sisters and his mom!

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Jay Overholt. He is survived by his daughter Ashley Elam (Cody) and grandson Braxton, his son Jacob (Miranda) and his granddaughter Kyra Lee, his Mother, Pat (Ed Nevills), sisters Debbi Waddell (Dale) and Lisa Overholt of Fortuna, Cheryl Lee of Medford and Jenni Church of Shasta Lake. His brothers, Rick of Loleta and Mike of Lucerne, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Shannon Foster

A celebration of life will be held on February 29 at the Fortuna Fire Hall 320 S. Fortuna Blvd from 2 to 4 p.m. Please bring a side dish (if possible) and a good story to tell.

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