James David Harper

James “David” Harper (1943–2026) of Westminster, CA, died on 08/09/2026 at the age of 83, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was residing at Brookdale Brookhurst. Many thanks to the staff for their care and support.

James graduated from Spencerport High School in New York and Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He also attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

He volunteered to serve in the Army as an interpreter and was a Vietnam Veteran. After his military career, he worked as a Vietnamese interpreter at the Red Cross in Rochester, NY. He helped many Vietnamese refugees settle in the USA.

James worked in the Information Technology field. He was intrigued with computers, including cellphones.

He married the love of his life, Nhung Ta. He was a devoted Roman Catholic believer. His family will miss his integrity and devotion to helping others.

He is survived by his wife, Nhung Ta; sister Bonnie Grant; niece Jacqualine Grant; stepsons Alex Vuong, Vu Vuong, and Quan Young; and all the Ta family. He is also survived by his good friend, Jim Cross.

He was predeceased by his father and mother, James and June Harper, and also by his younger brother, Robin D. Harper.