James Michael Pollock

James Michael Pollock, known to friends and family as Mike, passed away on January 29, 2018, at the age of 73. A native of St. Johnsbury, VT, Mike graduated from the St. Johnsbury Academy in 1962. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Navy, attended Naval Justice School in Norfolk, VA; then served as a Yeoman for three years on the USS WASP (CV 18) as the ship’s Legal Office Supervisor. In 1965, he married Mary Blanchard, also of St. Johnsbury. After serving in the Navy, Mike worked for Beneficial Finance in offices throughout New England for 12 years. He and his family lived in Raynham, MA for six years before moving to Cypress, CA in 1979. While in Southern California, Mike worked as a General Manager for Cleland Sales Corp. until he and Mary retired to Prescott Valley, AZ in 2004. Mike was known by family and friends as an incredibly kind, friendly and gentle spirit. He loved being a grandfather; and truly enjoyed every moment he got to spend with his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends. He had a passion for an occasional game of poker and really loved Slo-Pitch softball, playing for about 30 years in various leagues throughout CA and AZ. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Irene Pollock; by his three sisters Arlene, Jacqueline, and Shirley; and by his brother Billy.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary; son Kevin and his wife Sharmaine; son Brian and his wife Wendy; and five grandchildren (Brittney, Kameron, Jessica, Nicole and Joshua). A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held on February 24th at 1:00 pm at the Prescott VA Chapel (Bldg. #152 at the VA Medical Center), 500 N. US Highway 89, Prescott, AZ 86314.