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05/04/1924
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03/28/2011
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James Scroggie Obituary
SCROGGIE,
James H.
(Age 87)
Passed away March 28, 2011 at the Spokane Veterans Home. He was born May 4, 1924 in Spokane, Washington and was the oldest child of James O. and Hazel M. (Kellogg) Scroggie. He is survived by a son Wayne Scroggie of Seattle; a brother Dean (Patty) Scroggie of Lind; a sister Marilyn (Jim) Swanda of Pasco; a special friend Myrtle Glinski of Sprague, many nieces and nephews; his dog Cocoa; and two cats. He was preceded in death by his wife Edith and son Paul in August 2007. Jim was a graduate of Amber High School and joined the Army Air Corps in 1944. While stationed in Florida, he met his wife Edith Harrington. They were married for 61 years. They owned and operated Fishtrap Lake Resort for 50 years, originally homesteaded by his grandfather Adam Scroggie after he immigrated from Scotland and worked on building the railroad into Sprague. Jim also worked as a carpenter on, the Grand Coulee Dam 2nd pump station, grain elevators, and I-90 freeway overpasses. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maccabee Cemetery in Sprague, WA in his memory. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at CHENEY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1632 W. FIRST ST., in CHENEY . Private family burial will be at Maccabee Cemetery in Sprague. Please sign Jim's online guestbook at cheneyfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Merle Divens
March 27, 2019
Our family enjoyed knowing Jim for many years. We had so many great memories of
Fish trap lake. We stayed there for a week for many years from 1963 until about 2004.
The kids all grew up and have many fond memories of Fish Trap. My son Marc decided
to go into Biology, and became a Fisheries Biologist for the State. The Kids and friends of
theirs always enjoyed the boating and fishing and campfires. Jim and Edith were wonderful people.
Lee & Merna Graese
May 1, 2011
Jim will always be remembered as a fine gentleman. He was always honest and accommodating to all. Also, a great sense of humor.
April 4, 2011
The Ladies and Gentlemen of the Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of James H. Scroggie for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
Linda Anne House, Founding Member
Rosaly Divens
April 3, 2011
We have fished at Fishtrap for over 50 years. We now take our grandkids to enjoy the great times at Fishtrap. Lots of old memories with Jim and Edith. Always enjoyed Jim's fishing trips with us and his coming over to meet the entire family at our yearly campsites. We will all miss his stories and his friendship. He had a great life and spent much time fishing the lakes of the area. The Divens family will miss him.
April 2, 2011
To the family,
Jim was a great resort owner making memories for families at Fishtrap that highlite their lives. He was happy to help to see that the kids had a great time fishing. I spent many of hours listening to his stories over morning coffee.
Fond Memories
Rich Peterschick and the entire family
Ron & Tammy Miller
April 2, 2011
Wayne, Jim, Marilyn, Dean & Patty,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a great neighbor and an awesome source of historical information about the area. He will be missed.
God's Blessings,
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