James
Pete
"Jim"
Hamm
Born in California, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Peter Hamm
and Katherine Elaine (Maris) Hamm
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 82
in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 2 Dec 2022
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Biography
Son of James & Elaine. Wife: Nell.
In 2007, Jim survived a mountain lion attack with the help of his wife, Nell. The couple was hiking when the lion jumped on Jim. They fought her off together.
Obituary
James Pete Hamm. Santa Maria - 1936 - 2019
James Pete Hamm, 82, of Santa Maria, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Jim was born on November 18, 1936 in Los Angeles to James "Pete" and Elaine Hamm.
Jim met his future wife, Nell, in 1956 in Seattle and they were married on February 9, 1957 while he was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. During his service, his proudest time was while aboard the USS Northwind, an icebreaker transporting men and their equipment north during the cold war. After his services, Jim worked for Abex in Oxnard for 32 years. Both Jim and Nell loved hiking, even after surviving a mountain lion attack in the Redwoods of Humbolt County twelve years ago; they also could be found scuba diving, another passion of Jim's.
Jim is survived by his wife, Nell. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel James Hamm in 1988; as well as his siblings and parents.
Graveside Services will be held at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, CA on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Jim to Sierra Vista Medical Center, 1010 Murray Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com - Published by Ventura County Star from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2019
Sources
- 1940 US census
- California Birth Index, 1905-1995
- Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013
- https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16817149
- https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/venturacountystar/name/james-hamm-obituary?id=2022189
- https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/10/17/jim-hamm-dies-california-man-famous-for-epic-fight-with-mountain-lion/
- https://www.times-standard.com/2019/10/17/husband-who-survived-2007-mountain-lion-attack-at-prairie-creek-dies/
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