Jim Keysor

James Brian Keysor (December 10, 1927 – February 13, 2014) served, from 1970 to 1974, in the California State Legislature, representing the 41st State Assembly District.

Jim Keysor
Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978
Preceded by	Bill Bond
Succeeded by	J. Robert Hayes
Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district
In office January 4, 1971 – November 30, 1974
Preceded by	Henry Arklin
Succeeded by	Michael D. Antonovich
Personal details
Born	(1927-12-10)December 10, 1927 Salt Lake City, Utah
Died	February 13, 2014(2014-02-13) (aged 86) Capistrano Beach, California
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Patricia Williams
Children	4
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

Career

During World War II, Keysor served in the United States Army.^[1] Had earned a B.S. degree at the University of California, Los Angeles and graduate work at San Fernando Valley State College. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.^[2]

When he began campaigning for office in the California State Assembly in 1969, he had been president of the Keysor-Century Corporation — parent of Century Record Manufacturing Company — both of which had been founded by his father, James Bernard ("Bud") Keysor Jr. (1906–2000).^[3][4][5]

He was the Chairman of the Special committee to investigate the Sylmar Tunnel Disaster and author of the Tunnel and Mine Safety Act of 1972.

Personal life

Jim married Patricia Williams and together had four children; Bill, twins Susan and Karen, and Julia.