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Name: James Albert Sooy
Spouse: Patricia Hand Sooy (Nickname = Tish)
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DECEASED 2016,
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Class of

1954 Attended from through

Graduated Here?

Yes   

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College Attended:

Hanover
     
Birthdate: April 24, 1936   
Date of Death: June 6, 2016  
       

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Notes:

James A. Sooy, 80, son of the late Charles and Ruth (Lloyd) Sooy, passed away June 6, 2016 in Tuscon, Ariz., where he made his home with his wife, Patricia (Hand) Sooy.

Jim and Patricia were married Oct. 10, 1979 and lived in several cities and states before settling in Green Valley, a suburb of Tucson, Ariz.

Mr. Sooy's career was in the soft drink industry, and he worked for several bottlers before retiring in 1991. He enjoyed golf, wood working and fishing in his leisure time.

Jim was born in Jefferson County, Ind., April 24, 1936. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1954 and attended Hanover College. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1958 and served four years on ships in the Pacific.

Surviving relatives include daughters, JoLisa (Bob) Cook, of California and Jill (Bill) Hoffart, of Mississippi; two granddaughters; one great grandson; and step-son, Troy Hand, of Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda

Services will be privately held in Tuscon, Ariz.

Published in The Post and Mail on June 15, 2016
 
Last Updated: 07-23-2016 Alumni ID: 12913
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