San Andreas, CA…James Leonard March was Born September 17,1918, in Richmond, California. He was 97 years old when he passed away in Suisun City with youngest son Jerry of a Stroke on March 29, 2016. He Graduated high school in the Bay Area. He was a 2nd Officer in the Merchant Marines, 2nd Mate in the Coast Guard, served 33 years, World War 2, Korea, and Vietnam Wars. Worked for Master Mates and Pilots Union, Worked for Standard Oil Richmond Refinery prior to getting into the Merchant Marines. After retiring, he became a Master Gardener, grew all his own vegetables, Spent a lot of time fishing for Salmon in Puget Sound, Washington.

Survived by his 3 sons John(Seattle, Washington), Patrick (San Andreas, California) , and Jerry March(Suisun City).
Deceased wife Kathleen Erickson March
Patricks daugters: Tammy Lynn March, Katrina LaRay March, 6 grandchildren
Jerrys daughters: Amber Jean March, Elisa Anne Porter, 9 grandchildren
Nieces and Nephews Wendy, Lori, Steve, and Johnny.

Services were this last weekend.

Contact Patrick March 209-559-5701