James Alles MacLean

James Alles MacLean

James Alles MacLean, 79, was born May 31, 1946, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, and passed away April 6, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the eldest son of Meryl and Helen MacLean. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March 1966 and served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard the submarine USS Sabalo. After his service, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from San Jose State University in June 1973. He married Cheryl Lynn MacLean, née Roberts on January 7, 1984.

James was an entrepreneur, salesman, and business owner with a lifelong interest in genealogy, puzzles, lighthouses, billiards, biking, and the outdoors. He especially enjoyed camping, hiking, kayaking, and water-skiing.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his children, Douglas MacLean (Staci) and Kathryn MacLean; two grandchildren; his sister, Elizabeth Ann Ratchford (Tim); his brother, Brian MacLean (Stephanie); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the U.S. Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation (https://ussvcf.org/donate-in-memory-of-submarine-veteran/).

Fair winds and following seas, James.