James Gilbert Eddy, 73, died on June 4, 2021. He was born on May 13, 1948 in Ogden, Utah, to Esther Felicia Stuart and James Wilson Eddy. James, a lifelong resident of Ogden, grew up on his maternal grandparents’ land. He graduated from Ogden High School in 1966 and received a bachelor’s degree from Weber State College in 1977. James married Annette Kari Venheim on September 7, 1974. She was his unshakable love for 47 years, who looked after and supported him until his last breath.
In May 1968, James volunteered for military service and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Vietnam until March 1970. After returning from Vietnam he was a forklift driver at Defense Depot, Ogden (DDO), then he started his own roofing company (Eddy Roofing). In 1983, James began a 19-year career as a postman for the US Postal Service, bringing smiles and laughter to all of his customers. Later in life, James worked as a tax auditor for the IRS, from which he retired in March 2017.
James had an immense love and admiration for nature. If he could, he would have spent every minute hiking the Wasatch trails or casting his fly rod in the middle of the Weber River. He enjoyed tying his own flies, hunting gunpowder, camping, playing golf, doing Coca-Cola and crossword puzzles. James loved creating with his hands and was passionate about woodwork. He was often found in his garage making heirlooms for his children and family, many of which are cherished today. For the past 5 years, James’ new hobby has been anything to do with his three grandchildren. He loved being grandpa and never said “no” to anything they asked for.
James leaves behind his wife, Annette; Children Sarah Elizabeth Eddy, James Wilson Eddy II, Esther Marie Hamilton (Aaron), John Daniel Eddy (Pei Jun “Mandy” Cao); three grandchildren Winston Aaron Hamilton, Oscar James Hamilton, Mona Mei Eddy; Siblings, Patsy Knight, Judith Eddy, Leslie Eddy, Alan Eddy and sister-in-law Shelly Eddy. His parents, brother Ricky Eddy and brother-in-law Richard Knight, preceded him in death.
The grave goods will take place on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 12 noon in the Lindquist Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. The tour will be held Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah.
The family would like to join the Brio Hospice, especially Dr. Special thanks to Gary Holland and the staff including Hannah, Christy, Tupu, Alex and Todd.
James’ children would like to thank their mother Annette for the unwavering love and sincere care they have shown him during his illness.
Published by Myers Mortuary June 8th to June 9th, 2021.
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