1944
James
2018
James Arthur Triplett
June 13, 1944 — April 21, 2018
James Arthur Triplett, 73, of Summertown, Tennessee, passed peacefully in his recliner while napping on April 21, 2018. "Jim" was born on June 13, 1944 to Marvin William Triplett and Mildred Olive (Hulbert) Triplett Gowan in Healdsburg, CA.
In 1962, after graduating from Anderson Valley High School in Boonville, CA, Jim served in the Army for 5-1/2 years. Jim was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Over the years, Jim served in many capacities in the church and was always willing to help those in need. Jim's hobbies were reading, driving, singing, and whittling. Jim enjoyed spending time with his wife, grandson, family and friends. Jim was loved and will be missed by so many.
As a young child, Jim lived in St. Helens, OR, and Yorkville, CA. Jim grew up near Philo, CA. While in the Army, Jim lived in Augsburg Germany and Corpus Christi, TX. After being released from the Army, Jim moved to Ft. Wayne, IN and Huntertown, IN where he raised his daughter, Christine and was a Truck Driver for many years. Jim returned to CA in 1983 and lived in Philo, Santa Rosa, and Chico. Following early retirement from working for the church for 16 years, Jim and Pat served a mission in 2008 and 2009 at Heber Valley Camp in Utah. In June, 2010, after living in Chico, CA for 21 years, Jim and Pat traveled to Eastern Tennessee with their fifth-wheel trailer. They visited family, friends, and interesting sites along the way. From mid-August to mid-January, they stayed near Morristown, TN. During their time there, they were searching for a home to buy. By the end of January 2011, they purchased and moved to their new home in the country near Summertown.
In recent years, Jim's health had declined due to his sleep apnea affecting his heart, causing it to become enlarged and weak. He was not a fan of doctors and did not want to prolong his life with any extra measures. For all those who loved Jim, we will greatly miss his laughter and how friendly he was to everyone. The world was a better place because Jim lived, and we look forward to seeing him again someday.
Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia (Cook) Triplett; daughter, Christine (Dan) Isaacs; stepson, Dave Bierman; sister, Mary Ellen (Ernest) Huff; grandson, Spencer Isaacs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William (Bill) Triplett; Pat's oldest son, Ron Bierman; his stepfather, George Gowan; and 1st wife, Christiane (Chris) Schmid of Augsburg, Germany.
Jim was cremated on April 27, 2018. Per his wishes, no funeral services will be held and no donations requested. Home Teaching was always important to Jim. Recent changes made to H.T. have expanded and LDS members are encouraged to minister to others, especially to those families under their stewardship. The best way to honor and remember Jim would be to give service to others.
In 1962, after graduating from Anderson Valley High School in Boonville, CA, Jim served in the Army for 5-1/2 years. Jim was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Over the years, Jim served in many capacities in the church and was always willing to help those in need. Jim's hobbies were reading, driving, singing, and whittling. Jim enjoyed spending time with his wife, grandson, family and friends. Jim was loved and will be missed by so many.
As a young child, Jim lived in St. Helens, OR, and Yorkville, CA. Jim grew up near Philo, CA. While in the Army, Jim lived in Augsburg Germany and Corpus Christi, TX. After being released from the Army, Jim moved to Ft. Wayne, IN and Huntertown, IN where he raised his daughter, Christine and was a Truck Driver for many years. Jim returned to CA in 1983 and lived in Philo, Santa Rosa, and Chico. Following early retirement from working for the church for 16 years, Jim and Pat served a mission in 2008 and 2009 at Heber Valley Camp in Utah. In June, 2010, after living in Chico, CA for 21 years, Jim and Pat traveled to Eastern Tennessee with their fifth-wheel trailer. They visited family, friends, and interesting sites along the way. From mid-August to mid-January, they stayed near Morristown, TN. During their time there, they were searching for a home to buy. By the end of January 2011, they purchased and moved to their new home in the country near Summertown.
In recent years, Jim's health had declined due to his sleep apnea affecting his heart, causing it to become enlarged and weak. He was not a fan of doctors and did not want to prolong his life with any extra measures. For all those who loved Jim, we will greatly miss his laughter and how friendly he was to everyone. The world was a better place because Jim lived, and we look forward to seeing him again someday.
Jim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia (Cook) Triplett; daughter, Christine (Dan) Isaacs; stepson, Dave Bierman; sister, Mary Ellen (Ernest) Huff; grandson, Spencer Isaacs; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William (Bill) Triplett; Pat's oldest son, Ron Bierman; his stepfather, George Gowan; and 1st wife, Christiane (Chris) Schmid of Augsburg, Germany.
Jim was cremated on April 27, 2018. Per his wishes, no funeral services will be held and no donations requested. Home Teaching was always important to Jim. Recent changes made to H.T. have expanded and LDS members are encouraged to minister to others, especially to those families under their stewardship. The best way to honor and remember Jim would be to give service to others.
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