SWITZER, James Sherman, of La Crescenta, California, age 71, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home in La Crescenta. Jim was born in Flint May 16, 1948, the son of Robert Russell Switzer and Marion Ruth (Sherman) Switzer. He was a graduate of Flint Community Schools, University of Michigan-Flint, and Loyola Law School. He served in the United States Navy. Jim was admitted to the California Bar in 1977. He retired from the Los Angeles Municipal Court in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandy; daughters, Emily, Katherine, and Elizabeth; nine grandchildren; sister, Nancy Switzer of Flint; a large extended family; and many lifelong friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the Parkinson's Research Foundation.