James David Hathaway

James David Hathaway 86, passed away February 10, 2014 at his home near Nogales. He was laid to rest at Black Oak Cemetery in Canelo, Arizona, on February 13, 2014. Born February 17, 1927, he grew up on his father's ranch, near his current home, and graduated from Nogales High School in 1945. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant from the US Air Force in 1948. He graduated from the University of Arizona, earning his Juris Doctorate in 1954. While at the University, he completed advanced ROTC and received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in 1952. He was honorably discharged as 1st Lieutenant from a JAG Reserve Flight in 1957. Upon graduation from the University of Arizona, he practiced law in Santa Cruz County and served as Santa Cruz County Attorney from 1955 to 1964, at which time he was elected to the newly-created Arizona Court of Appeals, Division II. Continuing his education during his professional career, he earned a Master of Laws in Judicial Process from the University of Virginia in 1984. He served as a member and chairman of the Arizona Supreme Court Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee from 1987 to 1994. Judge Hathaway retired from the Court of Appeals in 1997. Through the years, he donated his time and talents to several legal, civic, and Christian organizations. A lifelong rancher, he owned and operated a small cattle ranch in the San Rafael Valley from 1950 to 2012. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn; five children, Roseanne Janelle, James David (Karen), Thomas Daniel (Georgia), Joseph Michael (Michelle) and Jennifer Carolyn (William Westholm); 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert and Paul, both of Nogales. Arrangements by MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS.