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JAMES OWEN Obituary

CMSGT JAMES OWEN U.S. Air Force, Retired James Alford Owen was born June 14, 1930 in Kalamazoo Mich. He married the love of his life, Verna Larsen, June 10, 1950. During the next 62 years, they raised three children, two sons Kenneth and Timothy, and a daughter, Laura. Jim entered into the U.S. Army at 17, at the end of World War II, and became a member of the U.S. Air Force when it first separated from the Army Air Corp. He served proudly for 20 years, retiring from the Air Force with many distinguishing honors, not the least becoming one of the original Chief Master Sergeants after the rank of E-9 was created. Shortly after retiring from his military service, he worked at Exxon Oil Refinery in Benicia, Calif. as a risk manager. Jim passed quietly at home Thursday morning, Aug. 16, 2012, after a return of the cancer. In addition to his three children, Jim is survived by nine grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2012.

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Lisa Apolinario

May 1, 2017

I am Lisa Owen, George's daughter. I happened to see this while doing a search for my father's family. I am very sad to see Uncle James had passed. I remember how kind he was to me when I was a child.
I was hoping to reconnect with the family. My email is [email protected].
I am also on Facebook under Lisa Apolinario.

Jim and Verna

September 9, 2012

To all of you who shared Jim's memories, we thank you for your heart felt sentiments. You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

Love, Verna and family

August 27, 2012

I love you papa! Although u r not here physically u will forever be in my heart!

Joni Gilmore

August 27, 2012

My heart is heavy upon learning of Mr. Owen's passing. I have many find childhood memories of times spent at the Owen household and the always fun neighborhood pool parties. My love and prayers to the family.

Vienna McCulley Fisher

August 27, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Love and blessings to the family.

Tarrie Wagner

August 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember the days in the old neighborhood and the pool parties. Love to the family.

Lynda Owen

August 27, 2012

Dale, thank you so much, it means the world to mom, Laura and my husband Tim. Christina: thanks sweetie we love you. PATTY, Laurie will be so excited to hear you got in touch, thanks so much. Is it possible you can call me? My cell is 702.275.8764, thanks lynda owen, Tim's wife.

Patty Kresha (Mullins)

August 27, 2012

Verna, Tim and Laura, I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You and Your Family's are in my prayers.
Wishing You strength in the days ahead.

Dale Varing

August 26, 2012

I am very proud to say I worked with Jim at Exon. Jim was Great co-worker and valuable human being.

lynda owen

August 26, 2012

clyde Ranke, could you e mail me directly and i will make sure you get a picture? my e mail is: [email protected]. my is lynda owen and i am his daughter in law married to his son, Tim. i thought you should have been able to see these pictures.

August 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you grandma, and all the family, even though I could'nt be. Love you all, Christina (Owen) Sutherland

Sindy McCulley

August 24, 2012

For some reason I could never call Jim and Verna by their first names..it was always Mr. and Mrs. Owen. RIP Mr. Owen...you always had a smile on your face and a happy glint in your eye. My heart goes out to Mrs. Owen for your loss...a perfect couple.

my feelings about the day he passed and a picture of us.

hanna king

August 24, 2012

I am Jim's grandson, Steven's girlfriend. I've known this family for 10 years and im so glad to have them in my life. Grandpa has done so much for me; he allowed me to stay under his roof, he took great care of me, and i miss him so much.

Disneyland Trip

August 24, 2012

Kenny's family

August 24, 2012

Graduation

August 24, 2012

Kerynn, Rocky and Mia Sizemore

August 24, 2012

Clyde Ranke

August 22, 2012

Can somebody post a photo of Jim?

Glenda Owen

August 22, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tonya Terwilliger

August 21, 2012

Verna, Tim and Laura, my prayers are with you and your family we will all miss him and that everlasting smile he always had for all of us no matter what. All my Love Tonya

richard plumley

August 21, 2012

You will always be in my heart. Jim and Verna are my family.Mom and Dad. Thank you for being in my life. Jim I love you
Rick

Lynda Owen

August 21, 2012

Dad, we all love and miss you so very much. Thank you for being the best father and not just a father in law to me. Besides going on our trip to S.D to see grandma Larsen, one of my other fondest memories of spending time with you, was going out for coffee and fresh strawberry shortcake together. What a fun experience to be skipping together in the parking lot. Yes dad now the world knows more of that silly side to you. Thank you for being you. Love, Lynda

August 21, 2012

I give my sympathies to the Owen family. Very sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May the God and father of tender mercies give you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow.

August 21, 2012

Our family will miss you. I will miss the many hours that you and worked together. I remember the good times and the many friends we had while working at Exxon. Our love and sympathy to Verna and family. Thank you Tim for letting me know. LOVE JACK AND MARIE ROBINSON

kelley florian

August 21, 2012

I'm gonna miss you Uncle Jimmy I love you

August 21, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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