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Jim, the son of Kenneth J. and Patricia Warring Williams was born April 24, 1952, in Eugene, Ore. Jim moved to Amity at the age 14 where he graduated from Amity High School in 1970. He attended Eastern Oregon College for one year then transferred to the University of Oregon graduating in 1974. He worked for Chehalem Park & Recreation in Newberg. Jim received his master's degree from the University of Oregon in 1981.
On March 21, 1981, he married Tina C. Powers and following their marriage they moved to Coachella, Calif., where he worked as a supervisor for parks and recreation. He also worked as supervisor for the King County parks and recreation in Seattle until 1988 when he moved to The Dalles where he worked as the director for Wasco County parks and recreation until moving to Fairbanks in 1991 where he owned and operated Denali Appraisal Co.
Jim loved spending time with his family as well as fishing, the outdoors, camping, reading and loved everything to do with the University of Oregon. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fairbanks where he served as a deacon. He also was a longtime member of the Lions Club.
He is survived by his wife, Tina; daughter, Caroline Ruth Sofarelli; and son, Thomas Eugene Williams; parents, Pat and Ken Williams; brother, Chris Williams; and sister, Sue Jacob.
He was laid to rest at a graveside service on April 18 in Hopewell, Ore.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to First Presbyterian Church, Fairbanks.
Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of Chimes of Fairbanks and Macy & Son Funeral Home, McMinnville, Ore.
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for James Williams
May 4, 2011
praying for your family!
brooks ludwig
May 2, 2011
Dear Tina and family,
The Northern Area Alaska State Parks Citizen Advisory Board sends their condolences. Jim was an integral part of the board and contributed greatly over the past three years. This past year he took on the leadership role as chairman of the board. His knowledge, passion, and love of the outdoors enriched our state park system. May God ease your pain.
Brooks Ludwig
May 2, 2011
Dear Tina and family,
On behalf of the Northern Area Alaska State Parks Citizens Advisory Board we send our deepest condolences. Jim made great contributions to Alaska State Parks. He became a board member in January 2008, and took over the leadership role as chairman in 2010. His knowledge, passion, and love for parks has enriched us all.
May God comfort you and your family.
Brooks Ludwig (Fairbanks)
May 2, 2011
Dear Tina, We are sending our love and prayers for you and your family. I remember some special Sundays we shared at your house while we all attended Bethel Church in Fairbanks. Jim always had a ready smile & friendliness. God bless you as you miss him & trust him to Jesus. Love, Dan & Brandy Davenport & family (Tacoma, WA)
Robert Erhart
May 1, 2011
I meet Jim when he came out to Tanana to do some work for me. Truly a nice guy. Also very helpful to me when it flooded in Tanana. I was glad to have meet you Jim. Rest in peace
Byrd Norton
May 1, 2011
RIP, Jim. Thank you for your visits each time you flew up!
jim stimpfle
May 1, 2011
jim you surprised us all in nome! i'll miss our conversations, your thoughts on american history, our many discussions at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. you were fun to engage with i wish i would have known that you would be no more... i would have tried harder to change our ideas! all the best to your wife, tina, your daughter, caroline, and tom, your son... i had fun times with your dad when he came to nome. a fair place to spend eternity...
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