Jim Williams Obituary

Courtesy of Laura Williams-Parrish

​James “Jim” Dennis Williams passed away July 24, 2025 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was 88.

Jim was born May 11, 1937 to Leonard and Genevieve (Miller) Williams in Manning, IA.  They later moved to Minneapolis, MN, and then to Menlo Park, CA where he graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School. Jim earned his BS degree in electrical engineering at San Jose State and worked at Hewlett-Packard for 30 years. While there, he eventually took on work with AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) and advocated for minority student access in STEM career paths. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1961 to 1969.

Jim and his wife Nancy moved to Medanales, NM in 1993 where they appreciated the culture, art and history of the Southwest. They always said it was the people they met who made it special, and they treasured many friendships where they lived.

Jim was an accomplished woodworker with a special fondness for Spanish Colonial woodcarving, and he made many fine pieces of furniture over the years. His interest in woodworking also led him to design and produce woodworking tools under his company Timberline Tools.

He was sincerely thoughtful about others and very supportive and encouraging in nature. His lifelong passion for learning was amplified by sharing his knowledge with others.

Jim is loved and missed by his wife Nancy of Colorado Springs; daughter Laura and husband, William Parrish (Colorado Springs); and son Tom and wife, Diana Golis (Glenwood Springs, CO). His daughter Marya Williams, who loved him dearly, passed away in 2017.

No service is planned. The family is honoring him in their memories.