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Saturday, September 26, 2009

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By BILL KISLIUK
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7 p.m.A Napa man collapsed and died while participating in a charitable walk-run Saturday along the Napa River Trail.

James Schwab, 62, of Napa suffered a heart attack or related malady shortly after 9 a.m. while participating with friends and family in the Napa River Rock and Stroll, a fundraiser for Cope Family Center in Napa.

Paramedics from Napa Fire Station number four, located just a short distance from where Schwab fell, responded and paramedics attempted CPR.

Cope Executive Director Joelle Gallagher, who was among the crew supervising the event, said Schwab fell a short distance from the First Aid station set up for the event, near the spot where the river trail passes under the Imola Avenue bridge.

“A nurse walking next to him started CPR immediately,” she said. “He received immediate medical attention and in a very short period of time the ambulance came over.”

Schwab was taken to the Queen of the Valley Medical Center, where Napa Police say he was pronounced dead.

“I don’t think he was walking quickly and he was in good spirits,” said Gallagher. “He had a good friend walking with him.”

Gallagher knew Schwab, whose wife, Lee Schwab, is active with the charitable organization and several others around Napa.

Lee Schwab, Gallagher said, “is part of the Cope family. She’s been an incredible supporter and advocate for Cope, and James as well. He’s helped with many of our events and as a volunteer. They are a wonderfully supportive couple and we offer her the greatest sympathy. We will be there for her.”

15 comment(s)

lilvettech wrote on Sep 26, 2009 7:53 PM:

" I'm so sorry for his family's loss. Thoughts and prayers coming their way. RIP "

napalawyer wrote on Sep 26, 2009 8:33 PM:

" I can't think of any couple that worked more for the community that James and Lee. This is so sad. He will be fondly remembered. "

bdbinanique wrote on Sep 26, 2009 9:09 PM:

" I want to say my prayers are with Mr.Schwab's Family. I also want to say Thank you to that nurse I was there and she worked very hard along with a few other people to help him. She jumped right into action to help her fellow man. "

matta wrote on Sep 27, 2009 12:09 AM:

" This brings tears to my eyes as just last week I was talking to James and Lee, showing them pictures of my new baby. All seemed well. I worked with James and knew both of them. My prayers are with Lee "

envirocare wrote on Sep 27, 2009 7:47 AM:

" A man with such a giving heart should not have had a heart attack. He was the most intelligent, caring, giving man that I have ever know. He will be so missed by all who met him, worked with him and were lucky enough have been his friend. Our prayers go out to Lee and his extended family. James, be at peace! "

burgie825 wrote on Sep 27, 2009 10:30 AM:

" James and Lee are two of the most giving and caring people I have ever known, It was a privlidge to have been able to work with James. My prayers go out to Lee and there family thru this tuff time. James will be greatly missed. We all loved him very much. "

koliebug27 wrote on Sep 27, 2009 1:09 PM:

" I am horrified, good people do not deserve this, and James and Lee are the definition od good people. I cried upon hearing the news. He will be deeply missed. Heaven just got another angel for sure. Words cannot express my sorrow. Lee and family, thinking of you constantly, please take care. James, rest in peace! "

motherof3 wrote on Sep 27, 2009 3:55 PM:

" This is extremely sad!!! At least this man was doing something that he loved when it happened. I hope when it is my time I'm doing something I love as well. Condolances to the family. "

clean and serene wrote on Sep 28, 2009 12:01 AM:

" Lee and James are outstanding citizens in this community. I am so sad to hear of Lee's loss and the family's loss. May God be with this family. God Bless you guys during this difficult time. "

envirocare wrote on Sep 28, 2009 6:40 AM:

" Heaven now has a new engineer. The best and only one it will ever need. James, I will miss you! Rest and know that you made such a positive difference in so many lives. "

grapes707 wrote on Sep 28, 2009 8:17 AM:

" My Prayers go out to the family of Mr. James Schwub, i witness what happen and the nurse jumped into action untill medical help arrived, i didnt know who Mr.
James Schwab was but in memory to him we decided to finish the walk for him and we did... "

splash wrote on Sep 28, 2009 9:37 AM:

" Our hearts and prayers are with you Lee. James will truly be missed by all that knew him, but Heaven is rejoicing in the bright shining star it has just received. "

JRR wrote on Sep 29, 2009 11:30 AM:

" I cherish the times we shared together - whether it was riding to work in his Ferrari or to a far away project in an airplane, discussing a far out idea in his office or getting our hands dirty playing with some new contraption behind the shop. He was a truly great man, and I will miss him. To Lee, I send you my deepest sympathies. "

Jimp wrote on Oct 1, 2009 6:08 AM:

" James,
The memories of our time and dreams shared, deeds and projects accomplished, races won and lost, laughter and tears will be part of my life every day. James your spirit and character will also continue to be an important influence in my decesions of life and spiritual direction as it has been for the last 34 years. Thank you for sharing part of your life with me and my family we are so grateful for the time and how we all will miss you.
"The checkered flag is out and your P-1" "

js wrote on Oct 17, 2009 4:10 PM:

" Jim will be greatly missed by his sister Mary Ann Schwab from Bryan, OH and father Cletus Schwab from Texas
Jim, you'll be greatly loved and missed.
js "

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