James Gillispie

James (Jim) Gillispie passed away peacefully at the age of 68, on March 14th, 2011 at his home in Bellingham, WA. Jim was surrounded by family and friends as he began his journey home. Jim was born in Altus, Oklahoma December 24th, 1942. He was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Sharp, his father Roy Gillispie, his brother Bill Gillispie and his sister Mary Dick. Jim is survived by his brother Bob Gillispie, his daughter Susie Pierce, his son Bobby Gillispie, son in-law Dave Pierce, his grandchildren Laqueta Pierce, Jayc Powell, Jesse Powel, great granddaughter Annabelle, his nephew Bobby Dick, his nieces Annette LaRose, Marlene Rockwell and best friend Judy Ryan. Jim's wishes were that donations be made to Hospice, Elks, American Legion, or The Humane Society instead of flowers. Jim's Celebration of Life & Legacy will be open to the public on Sunday, April 17th, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Northwood Hall located at 3240 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham, WA. Our joys will be greater our love will be deeper; our lives will be fuller, because we shared a moment.