Valley Springs, CA…James Arthur Woodson, born Sep 6, 1949 in Stockton, California made his home in Valley Springs for the past 33 years and died at home Jan 26, 2016 of natural causes at age 66. Jim earned his Bachelor of Professional Arts from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara and apprenticed with world-renowned portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh, in Ottawa, Canada. With his ongoing creative spirit, Jim accomplished designing and building his own home, opening his own photography studio, and having his photographs purchased by museums and galleries.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Patricia (English) Woodson, his daughter Laura Woodson of Valley Springs, and his sister Kathy Woodson of Ripon. A graveside service will be held at the Jenny Lind IOOF Cemetery, 8826 Mann St, Valley Springs, CA 95252, at noon on Feb 2, with a reception following at his home. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to Hospice of Amador and Calaveras at www.hospiceofamador.org.