Obituary of James David Girard

Girard, James David Jim was born in Philadelphia on May 1, 1944 and raised in Pitman, New Jersey. He died in his sleep on November 12, 2018 with his wife of 50 years, Linda (nee Sauler) by his side. Jim and Linda made their home in Tucson, Arizona in 1988. Jim is survived by his loving family, sister-in-laws Phyllis Sauler (Jerry Anton), Carol Sauler and Millie Wurdeman (Bob), nieces Terri Sauler Moncilovich, Lisa Girard Collins, Melissa Buggy (Josh) and Natalie Leggoe; nephews Stephen Girard (Erin) and Ron Sauler (Renee). He is predeceased by his best friend "brother" Ralph Sauler of Woodbury, N.J., nephews Ralph and Scott Sauler. Contributions in Jim's memory may be made to Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN), 2660 N. 1st Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 or to St. Mark's UMC, 1431 W. Magee Rd., Tucson, AZ 85704. No service is planned. Cremation by Adair Funeral Homes, Avalon Chapel.