Jim Filshie passed away suddenly in Petaluma on February 18, 2013 at the age of 51 years. Cherished son of Ann and Bob Filshie of Petaluma. Caring brother of Drew Filshie and his fiancée Deborah Russell of Petaluma. Dear uncle of Megan Filshie and Michelle Mack both of Petaluma. Loving nephew of James (Myrt) Filshie of Rohnert Park, Jean Elder of Morgan Hill, Sonny (Sandra) Peden of Glasgow, Scotland, and survived by numerous cousins.
Jim was born in San Francisco but grew up in Petaluma, graduating from Casa Grande High School in 1980. He enjoyed the outdoors; camping, fishing and BBQing with the family and was an avid Pittsburg Steelers fan. Jim worked for the Central Valley Lumber Co. as a truck driver for over 15 years.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA 763-4131. A private Urnside service will be held at a later date at Cypress Hill Memorial Park, Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.