Jim Zimmerman, Former Owner of Buckles-Smith Electric, Passes Away
July 22, 2015
San Jose, CA – July 22, 2015 – Jim Zimmerman, after celebrating his 87th birthday last week, passed away last night at his home in Pleasanton with his family by his side. Jim led a successful career at Buckles-Smith Electric, becoming an owner in 1959 and helping to lead the organization through many of its early transformations as the Santa Clara Valley evolved into the Silicon Valley. Jim was a genuine person who cared deeply about Buckles-Smith and its people, and he maintained a friendly presence around the company well after his retirement. Jim is survived by his wife Pauline, daughter Janice, and son Ron – Materials Manager at Buckles-Smith. Jim contributed significantly to the family culture Buckles-Smith has today and will be missed deeply by those who knew him.
In Jim Zimmerman’s memory, the Zimmerman family is requesting donations to the non-profit organization, Young Life, in lieu of flowers. Young Life is a global organization dedicated to the outreach, development and leadership of young people in local communities. Donations can be made online at southvalley.younglife.org by clicking on the “Give Now” button; or, checks payable to Young Life can be mailed to South Valley Young Life, 690 Black Prince Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.