James Anthony Allen Gomes (Jim) born in Los Banos Ca July 6, 1940 to Tony (Anthony Jr) and Elsie (Elise) Mendonca Gomes. He grew up on a dairy farm leading to a degree at Fresno State in Dairy Manufacturing. He began working at Producers Dairy during his college years and continued after graduating, becoming Plant Manager. He then became Plant Manager for Foremost Foods in Fresno, Hughson, and soon Lemoore. Jim and family moved to Lemoore in 1970. He became a co–CEO for California Dairies. Jim was school board member for Lemoore Elementary School District. He was chairman of the annual Christmas Parade, Vice president and President of the Lemoore C of C., California Creamery Operators Association Jim was TOP DOG at Fresno State for the School of Agriculture and a long time member donor of the Bulldog Foundation Athletic Scholarship fund. Jim and Sharlene have celebrated 62 years together. They had a son and a daughter. He is survived by his son, Keith and his wife Bonnie, their children Katie, Anna, Erica and her husband Raul and James II. He is predeceased by daughter, Kathy, who is survived by her husband Fred and his son Travis. He is also predeceased by his brother Dan and their parents. He is survived by 2 nieces and families as well as numerous cousins. He is also survived by two special nephews who have been there for both Jim and Sharlene throughout this journey. Burke Bakula and April and Don Watkins and Christina and beloved care–giver Nicole Davis. Jim is now reunited with all his much loved street rods and projects. In lieu of flowers, please consider these organizations:
Ag One of Fresno State Agriculture https://jcast.fresnostate.edu/agonefoundation/index.html
Central Valley Honor Flight which gives deserving veterans a trip to visit their monuments in a salute and thanks for their service. The Parkinson Disease Clinic and Research Center/Dr. Chadwick Christine www.ucsf.edu/brain/pdcenter
SERVICE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2025, ST PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH,870 LEMOORE AVENUE,LEMOORE CA
