Obituary: Bozich, James William
Age 44
BOZICH,
James William
(Age 44)
Of Gig Harbor, WA passed away peacefully Sunday January 29, 2012 at his home after four years living with colon cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Melissa; his mother, Marilyn Bozich, Gig Harbor, WA; his father, John I. Bozich, Lacey, WA; and his brother John G. (Kari) Bozich, Gig Harbor.
Jim was born on September 30, 1967 in Tacoma, WA.
He grew up in Gig Harbor and graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory School in 1986.
Jim worked numerous jobs after high school and started his own concrete company, Foundations Limited.
He also trained with and volunteered for Pierce County Fire District #5 in Gig Harbor.
He was selected to join the Washington State University Fire Department as a student fire fighter and was Student Captain for the department.
He received his degree in Construction Management in 1993.
It was at WSU that Jim met his wife and partner in life, Melissa.
After college they lived at Newman Lake, WA, both working in Spokane and Jim volunteering as a fire fighter for Newman Lake Fire & Rescue District #13.
During that time, Jim spent many happy hours fishing the lake from his bass boat.
Upon starting their commercial general contracting company they returned to Gig Harbor in 1999 where they owned and operated United Pacific Structures together for over 15 years.
Jim was active with the Associated General Contractors and was president of the Southern District from 2006-2007 as well as serving on numerous committees.
Jim was passionate about construction, politics, helping others, boating, fishing, crabbing, animals and nature.
Above all else, he treasured his wife Melissa and his family and friends.
Jim especially enjoyed time spent on his boat “Sea Healer” cruising from Puget Sound to the San Juan Islands.
He also enjoyed cooking and barbecuing fabulous meals for his family and friends.
His family wishes to express their kindest appreciation to the many wonderful people who cared for Jim during his illness, especially the amazing staff at Gig Harbor’s Multicare Oncology Clinic.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Sunday, February 12th at 4:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church, 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor.
A reception will immediately follow at the church.
Online condolences can be made at www.havenrest.com
Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to the Washington State University Foundation, Bozich Construction Management Student Impact/Excellence Fund.
P.O.
Box 641925 Pullman, WA 99164-1925.