James Sandoval
Passed: January 01, 2022
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James Sandoval
Passed: January 01, 2022
Obituary
Mr. James Sandoval, 68, of Goodyear, Arizona died January 1, 2022. He was born July 7, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona to John R. Sandoval and Anita M. Sandoval.
Jimmy attended Phoenix Union High School and later Phoenix College where he met his future wife of 48 years, Susan. As a teenager, Jimmy became interested in law enforcement and joined the Phoenix Police Trainee Program and entered into the Police Academy when he was 21. Jimmy served as patrol officer and retired as a detective in 1999. After his career with the Police Department, Jimmy worked for the City of Phoenix in the Neighborhood Services Department and retired again in 2015. A few years into his retirement, Jimmy developed Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and received a double lung transplant in November 2018. Jimmy passed away due to complications from his lung transplant on New Years Day 2022. He had a larger-than-life persona, enjoyed talking to everyone, became a mentor to many, and devoted time to coaching soccer and football. He was always the life of the party.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents John R. and Anita Sandoval. He is survived by his wife, Susan; eight brothers and sisters: Jenny, Peter, David, Sam, Beji, Diane, Johnny Ray, and Michael; his son, Matt; daughter, Tina; grandsons, Mathew and Eric; and granddaughter Meadow.
A visitation will be held at 1PM on January 18, 2022 with the funeral service beginning at 2pm.
16 responses to James Sandoval
Giywilliams says:
January 17, 2022
Went to puhs and I met Mr. Sandoval were friends see you on the other side my friend
Rick Menolez says:
January 17, 2022
Jimmy, you was always positive and happy. You’re smile is the thing I will keep in my mind. Jimmy, you are loved and will continue to enjoy the memories that you left us. You will be missed.Rest In Peace brother.
Rick Ramos says:
January 18, 2022
Jimmy, As everyone says you made work a fun time,, what a better way to go thru a stressful job. As a fellow Police Trainee , A1069 in 1972 thanks for your friendship. RIP brother,,Rick Ramos 3032
anonymous says:
January 19, 2022
Jimmy was a dear friend for 8 years. My husband passed away in October from cancer. Jimmy was a friend that encouraged me, and prayed with me through all of my daily trials. He was a very dear friend that I am thankful that I knew. Rest on peace Jimmy.
Laurie Jones says:
January 19, 2022
I wrote the above message. I didn’t mean to be anonymous!