Jim, a born politician, stressed the importance and privilege of voting. He was a very patriotic man who loved God, his country and community, but he was proudest of his family. He married his sweetheart, Harriet (Stribaugh), whom he met while working one of his many jobs as a young man. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved to hear the story of how he saved wooden crates that had been packed with cans and produce for one of his favorite customers, Mercedes Stribaugh. She used those crates for cooking and warmth since wood was hard to come by. Harriet's mother was so impressed with young Jim, that she brought her daughter to meet him. Harriet and Jim were married shortly after that meeting at a "weenie roast" cookout with other young couples tying the knot that same warm August night. Their parents found out later! In 1976, they celebrated a wonderful golden anniversary at a local country club, surrounded by many friends and family members.
In 1941, Jim left his own "mom and pop" business to take a job opportunity with SKF Industries in the Philadelphia area. He settled his family into a home in the West Oak Lane section in 1942 and later moved to Woolsten Avenue. He also was employed by Quaker Rubber and Smith Kline and French, until his retirement in 1970. "Grandpop" or "Bee Bop", as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always thought it was ironic that he ended his hard-working career helping to make over-the-counter medication. This was because one of his early jobs (starting in fifth grade) was to run errands for Sterling Pharmacy before and after school. He also made concoctions of castor oil, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla sodas on Saturday mornings for children whose mothers wanted their kids to be "regular." This special, so-called treat cost only 10 cents in the late teens and early 1920s. His employers liked him so much that they wanted to send him to Philadelphia to learn about pharmacy medication. Jim had other plans.
After retiring, Jim and Harriet moved to Thompson Road in Roslyn and were active in church and political activities. In fact Jim was a fixture at local school board and township meetings, where he was never known for being quiet. Former Representative Jon Fox and Representatiave Ellen Bard were some of his biggest fans and he was a fan of theirs too. Jim and Harriet were recognized for their community involvement and were honored to be the recipients of the Four Chaplains Award given by the Baptist Temple in the late 1970s. After Harriet passed away in 1983, Jim moved in with his oldest grandchild, Jim Jr. and his wife, Sharon, in Willow Grove. During the 14 years that he lived with them and their two sons, they liked to call him "their other teenager." Life was never boring with Grandpop around!
Perhaps his greatest strength was his ability to make others feel loved and cared for. He always had a smile, handshake, or kiss and a pleasant comment to say. "Everybody loved him," was what his family heard over and over again from the staff at Brookside Rehabilitation Center (formerly Roslyn Nursing Home). He was said to be a blessing to the staff and residents alike. He always liked to dress up in patriotic clothes and was proud to say he was an Irishman. "The Mayor" kept them all entertained.
Jim was once interviewed by his great-granddaughter, Emily, to help her complete a class project. He responded to the question about advice for young people by saying, "Watch your language and your dress, your drinking and smoking, get in early at night, and watch the company you keep." As you can tell, his advice was ageless, just like him.
He is survived by two sons, James George Hotchkiss of Hatboro and Robert Kenneth Hotchkiss and his wife, Rebecca Joan, of Ambler; four grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great-grandchildren.
In 1941, Jim left his own "mom and pop" business to take a job opportunity with SKF Industries in the Philadelphia area. He settled his family into a home in the West Oak Lane section in 1942 and later moved to Woolsten Avenue. He also was employed by Quaker Rubber and Smith Kline and French, until his retirement in 1970. "Grandpop" or "Bee Bop", as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always thought it was ironic that he ended his hard-working career helping to make over-the-counter medication. This was because one of his early jobs (starting in fifth grade) was to run errands for Sterling Pharmacy before and after school. He also made concoctions of castor oil, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla sodas on Saturday mornings for children whose mothers wanted their kids to be "regular." This special, so-called treat cost only 10 cents in the late teens and early 1920s. His employers liked him so much that they wanted to send him to Philadelphia to learn about pharmacy medication. Jim had other plans.
After retiring, Jim and Harriet moved to Thompson Road in Roslyn and were active in church and political activities. In fact Jim was a fixture at local school board and township meetings, where he was never known for being quiet. Former Representative Jon Fox and Representatiave Ellen Bard were some of his biggest fans and he was a fan of theirs too. Jim and Harriet were recognized for their community involvement and were honored to be the recipients of the Four Chaplains Award given by the Baptist Temple in the late 1970s. After Harriet passed away in 1983, Jim moved in with his oldest grandchild, Jim Jr. and his wife, Sharon, in Willow Grove. During the 14 years that he lived with them and their two sons, they liked to call him "their other teenager." Life was never boring with Grandpop around!
Perhaps his greatest strength was his ability to make others feel loved and cared for. He always had a smile, handshake, or kiss and a pleasant comment to say. "Everybody loved him," was what his family heard over and over again from the staff at Brookside Rehabilitation Center (formerly Roslyn Nursing Home). He was said to be a blessing to the staff and residents alike. He always liked to dress up in patriotic clothes and was proud to say he was an Irishman. "The Mayor" kept them all entertained.
Jim was once interviewed by his great-granddaughter, Emily, to help her complete a class project. He responded to the question about advice for young people by saying, "Watch your language and your dress, your drinking and smoking, get in early at night, and watch the company you keep." As you can tell, his advice was ageless, just like him.
He is survived by two sons, James George Hotchkiss of Hatboro and Robert Kenneth Hotchkiss and his wife, Rebecca Joan, of Ambler; four grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great-grandchildren.
Jim, a born politician, stressed the importance and privilege of voting. He was a very patriotic man who loved God, his country and community, but he was proudest of his family. He married his sweetheart, Harriet (Stribaugh), whom he met while working one of his many jobs as a young man. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved to hear the story of how he saved wooden crates that had been packed with cans and produce for one of his favorite customers, Mercedes Stribaugh. She used those crates for cooking and warmth since wood was hard to come by. Harriet's mother was so impressed with young Jim, that she brought her daughter to meet him. Harriet and Jim were married shortly after that meeting at a "weenie roast" cookout with other young couples tying the knot that same warm August night. Their parents found out later! In 1976, they celebrated a wonderful golden anniversary at a local country club, surrounded by many friends and family members.
In 1941, Jim left his own "mom and pop" business to take a job opportunity with SKF Industries in the Philadelphia area. He settled his family into a home in the West Oak Lane section in 1942 and later moved to Woolsten Avenue. He also was employed by Quaker Rubber and Smith Kline and French, until his retirement in 1970. "Grandpop" or "Bee Bop", as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always thought it was ironic that he ended his hard-working career helping to make over-the-counter medication. This was because one of his early jobs (starting in fifth grade) was to run errands for Sterling Pharmacy before and after school. He also made concoctions of castor oil, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla sodas on Saturday mornings for children whose mothers wanted their kids to be "regular." This special, so-called treat cost only 10 cents in the late teens and early 1920s. His employers liked him so much that they wanted to send him to Philadelphia to learn about pharmacy medication. Jim had other plans.
After retiring, Jim and Harriet moved to Thompson Road in Roslyn and were active in church and political activities. In fact Jim was a fixture at local school board and township meetings, where he was never known for being quiet. Former Representative Jon Fox and Representatiave Ellen Bard were some of his biggest fans and he was a fan of theirs too. Jim and Harriet were recognized for their community involvement and were honored to be the recipients of the Four Chaplains Award given by the Baptist Temple in the late 1970s. After Harriet passed away in 1983, Jim moved in with his oldest grandchild, Jim Jr. and his wife, Sharon, in Willow Grove. During the 14 years that he lived with them and their two sons, they liked to call him "their other teenager." Life was never boring with Grandpop around!
Perhaps his greatest strength was his ability to make others feel loved and cared for. He always had a smile, handshake, or kiss and a pleasant comment to say. "Everybody loved him," was what his family heard over and over again from the staff at Brookside Rehabilitation Center (formerly Roslyn Nursing Home). He was said to be a blessing to the staff and residents alike. He always liked to dress up in patriotic clothes and was proud to say he was an Irishman. "The Mayor" kept them all entertained.
Jim was once interviewed by his great-granddaughter, Emily, to help her complete a class project. He responded to the question about advice for young people by saying, "Watch your language and your dress, your drinking and smoking, get in early at night, and watch the company you keep." As you can tell, his advice was ageless, just like him.
He is survived by two sons, James George Hotchkiss of Hatboro and Robert Kenneth Hotchkiss and his wife, Rebecca Joan, of Ambler; four grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great-grandchildren.
In 1941, Jim left his own "mom and pop" business to take a job opportunity with SKF Industries in the Philadelphia area. He settled his family into a home in the West Oak Lane section in 1942 and later moved to Woolsten Avenue. He also was employed by Quaker Rubber and Smith Kline and French, until his retirement in 1970. "Grandpop" or "Bee Bop", as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always thought it was ironic that he ended his hard-working career helping to make over-the-counter medication. This was because one of his early jobs (starting in fifth grade) was to run errands for Sterling Pharmacy before and after school. He also made concoctions of castor oil, chocolate, strawberry and vanilla sodas on Saturday mornings for children whose mothers wanted their kids to be "regular." This special, so-called treat cost only 10 cents in the late teens and early 1920s. His employers liked him so much that they wanted to send him to Philadelphia to learn about pharmacy medication. Jim had other plans.
After retiring, Jim and Harriet moved to Thompson Road in Roslyn and were active in church and political activities. In fact Jim was a fixture at local school board and township meetings, where he was never known for being quiet. Former Representative Jon Fox and Representatiave Ellen Bard were some of his biggest fans and he was a fan of theirs too. Jim and Harriet were recognized for their community involvement and were honored to be the recipients of the Four Chaplains Award given by the Baptist Temple in the late 1970s. After Harriet passed away in 1983, Jim moved in with his oldest grandchild, Jim Jr. and his wife, Sharon, in Willow Grove. During the 14 years that he lived with them and their two sons, they liked to call him "their other teenager." Life was never boring with Grandpop around!
Perhaps his greatest strength was his ability to make others feel loved and cared for. He always had a smile, handshake, or kiss and a pleasant comment to say. "Everybody loved him," was what his family heard over and over again from the staff at Brookside Rehabilitation Center (formerly Roslyn Nursing Home). He was said to be a blessing to the staff and residents alike. He always liked to dress up in patriotic clothes and was proud to say he was an Irishman. "The Mayor" kept them all entertained.
Jim was once interviewed by his great-granddaughter, Emily, to help her complete a class project. He responded to the question about advice for young people by saying, "Watch your language and your dress, your drinking and smoking, get in early at night, and watch the company you keep." As you can tell, his advice was ageless, just like him.
He is survived by two sons, James George Hotchkiss of Hatboro and Robert Kenneth Hotchkiss and his wife, Rebecca Joan, of Ambler; four grandchildren and their spouses; and nine great-grandchildren.
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