Carmel Valley, CA

Jim passed peacefully at his Carmel Valley home, just shy of his 89th birthday, surrounded by immediate family on Sept. 14, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Lynn, four children, Lisa Meyer, Christina Lightsey, Eric Lightsey and Laura Green. He has four grandchildren, Robin and Marshall Meyer, Leigh Meyer (d. 2017), and Mason Green as well as three great-grandchildren.

Jim achieved the rank of Commander in the Navy piloting P3s. He completed his graduate degree at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and retired from the Navy in 1975. Jim held several positions in aeronautics including the Civil Aeronautics Board as well as starting a consulting firm. He was also an exceptional math and physics teacher at Langley H.S. in McLean, VA.

An avid reader, Jim was also a sports enthusiast running the Boston Marathon and later developed a passion for car racing. He was kind, had a great sense of humor, and was always available to help someone. A small family gathering will be held at the cemetery where he will receive military honors.

A memorial service will be held later this year and all friends and family are cordially invited. We request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation or a charity of your choice.