James Edward. (Boddy)

Profile Updated: June 21, 2025
James Edward. (Boddy)
Spouse/Partner: Who? How long together? Ginger Edward 52years married
What occupation did you retire from? Social worker, Director of a Dementia Program
What would you like to tell us about family: Kids? Grand Kids? Having been previously married I have children and grandchildren in Rochester and surrounding area. More…several Great Grandchildren. Keep in contact via Facebook, Text and phone.
In California my wife and I have 3 children, 12 grand kids and 5 great grandkids. they have kept us very busy over the years. I enjoyed coaching allof three kids in baseball, softball and basketball. very much enjoyed coaching 2 of my grandsons in baseball and watching progress in sports in high school.
Yes! Attending Reunion
Where do you reside: Currently? Previously?

Currently reside in Palm Desert, Ca. Have lived in the desert for the past 11 yrs. Previously lived in Corona, Ca. Mission Viejo, Ca. and Fountain Valley, Ca.

There are times that I miss Rochester and some of the things we did as kids and really enjoyed my high school years. My wife and I always vowed to move to the desert when we retired and LOVE the desert very much.

What can you share about your Military Service?

Army 1960–1963

What Occupies your time now?

I loved golfing in my Retirement and being with family. Spent time going to their games and continue to do so today.
I have been a huge DODGERS fan my whole life and living near Los Angeles I now enjoy them up front and have met some of my favorite players. I converted my wife from a Yankee fan to my side.

Your School Story:

I was not the best student at JMHS but I did my best. I did graduate. I was not that involved with many students because I always had an inferiority complex so I stayed to myself most of the time. I felt most comfortable when I was playing sports. That is what I was best at.
Who did you secretly admire but never told them?

I don't really admire many people, but I liked many people. Some of those people played basketball, baseball or were very popular within the student body.

What message would like to pass along to any high school aged person?

Focus, Focus, Focus on anything you do while in or out of school. Really enjoy what you do and what direction you are headed. Choose your friends WISELY.

Your thoughts and comments:

I wish i was more involved socially and enjoyed life more at that time.

DO YOU HAVE AN EMAIL ACCOUNT?

Yes

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Posted on: Jun 23, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Charles, I wish I would have known that you lived in fountain Valley, Ca. I lived there with my wife and children for almost 15 years, from from early 70's until we moved to Mission Viejo, Ca. in 1986. My kids went to Mater Dei High school.

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Jun 24, 2021 at 1:52 PM

Posted on: Jun 23, 2021 at 4:51 PM

I remember you from Varsity Baseball and Bill Bushnell was our coach. You played 2nd base and I played 1st.