Jim DeNoyer

Jim DeNoyer, 96, resident of San Jose, CA, born in Republic, Kansas, passed away on June 17, 2025, in San Jose, California surrounded by those he loved and who loved him deeply. A man of formidable strength, unwavering principles, and relentless drive, Jim lived a life defined not by ease, but by purpose.

After serving in the US Navy for 4 years in search and rescue, Jim enjoyed a 33-year career with United Airlines as an aviation mechanic. He was a Korean Conflict veteran, a founding member and Governor of the Campbell Moose Lodge, an avid home builder and a horse enthusiast who thoroughly enjoyed dancing.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Eva and LJ DeNoyer, 7 of his 9 siblings and is survived by his wife of 73 years, Bing DeNoyer; their children, Becky, Cindy, Rob, and Corey; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his younger brother, Sam DeNoyer and younger sister, Sharon Freeman and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life on Thursday, July 3rd at 10am at Los Gatos Memorial Park in the Legacy Garden, 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd., San Jose, CA 95124.