September 28, 1942-February 2, 2007
 
What can I say in a few paragraphs to sum up the amazing person Jim was?  No matter what I say here, it does not do him justice as he deserves so much more.  Here goes:
 
Jim lived his life showing others kindness, patience, respect, and a type of generosity that is seldom found in people today. He always helped others no matter the circumstances and he was a good friend and a wonderful father. 
 
Most of his adult years were spent working in real estate and property management in Northern California.  He owned a property management company in Campbell, California and gave countless volunteer hours to community organizations such as the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.  He was a strong believer in building community and was instrumental in the organizing of numerous community events. 
 
Jim was very creative and he was a mechanical genius. He enjoyed this aspect of his personality and was found often working on cars, remodeling houses, or sketching out new ideas.  He took jobs using this expertise in the electronics industry working on molecular probes during the birth of the Silicon Valley.
 
In 1997, after several trips to Oregon and admiring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, he and his wife bought a vineyard and moved to Eugene, Oregon.  He worked tirelessly to learn about wine grape growing and to develop a reputation for his vineyard.  He gave many volunteer hours to grower groups and the development of sustainable agriculture in the Oregon wine industry.  His vineyard became one of the first certified sustainable vineyards in the United States with a reputation for exceptional Pinot noir.  He lived his dream of having a beautiful farm in a beautiful place with fruit and wines that are sought after.
 
Jim’s selfless spirit is something the world needs more of.  Every day we find another way that we miss him.”
 
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Thank you for your work on this website and your kindness.
 
Sincerely,
Teresa Soler (Jim's Daughter)

 MHS 61's Class Winemaker at Dylan's Run Vineyard, Eugene Oregon