Jim Cossolias, 86, of Ashland Oregon, passed away on August 5, 2021, after suffering an unexpected heart attack.

Jim was born on April 21, 1935, to Constantine and Helen Cossolias in Ann Arbor, Michigan along with his identical twin, George. Constatine and Helen were immigrants from Turkey, opening and running a grocery store called The Miner Street Grocery. In his young years Jim worked in this family grocery.
After graduating High School Jim attended UCLA earning an MA, he then proceeded to Medical School and received his Registered Pharmacist License on July 25, 1959.
He landed a job as a pharmacist, a job he excelled at for his working life. Jim did serve in a MASH unit as well.

Jim married his first wife, Peggy, who unfortunately lost her battle with cancer. A few years later Jim married Beverly Barber, and they danced down the aisle to a happy life

Jim is survived by his wife, Bev Barber Cossolias; his sister, Electra Christ; his niece, Cathy Christ; his brother, George Cossolias; his granddaughter, Britain Maggio; and his aunt, Mary Stedman.,
Jim was preceded in death by his son, David Cossolias, and his first wife, Margaret L Hansel/Brace Cossolias.

Bev hopes to have a Celebration of Life ceremony at a future date, not yet announced. Please click here to leave tributes and messages for his family via Litwiller-Simonsen.