March 2, 1948 – July 14, 2013
James (Jim) Creswell Spotts was born March 2, 1948 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, to the Reverend Alfred Spotts and Martha Jean Creswell Spotts. He grew up in Sterling, Kansas and was one of eight children. Jim passed away on July 14, 2013 in San Francisco, after a battle with cancer, at age 65.
Jim attended Maryville College, graduating in 1970. He spent his junior year at University of Ibadan, Nigeria. After college he did two years of service at a Boston hospital, where he served after becoming a conscientious objector.
Jim moved to San Francisco in 1974. He opened a restaurant and then became a licensed contractor, renovating and building houses. In 2005, Jim moved to Mariposa, California, where he pursued his love of nature. Jim was active in environmental, Audubon, Democratic, and other community improvement and interest groups.
He had many friends who, with his large family, valued his caring nature and fun-loving spirit. He loved animals, especially his dogs.
Jim was on the board of Family Link and instrumental in the restoration of its guesthouse. The charity offers families visiting loved ones who have life-threatening illnesses a safe place to stay.
Memorial gifts can be sent to Family Link, 317 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114-1504.