James "Jim" Dubell

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James Dubell Obituary

James (Jim) Richard Dubell was husband to Becky for 39 years, dad to Darcy with husband Raymon McNiven of Spokane, dad to Jamie with husband Dan David of Fairbanks, and grandpa to Brenden McNiven and soon to be J.J. David. Family, the most important feature in his life, defined who he was.
Jim passed away on July 8, 2015 at the age of 59, due to complications following successful back surgery.
In 1959, Jim's family homesteaded to Delta Junction, Alaska, from New Jersey. After a 31-day road trip, the Dubell family settled into the Alaskan life, where Jim learned how to hunt, fish, trap and live with a family of five in very close quarters. At the age of 11, Jim earned money for his first Honda working in the original Delta Gun Shop with his dad, Dick Dubell. At the age of 59, he was still working at the Delta Gun Shop, this time earning money for motorcycle trips with Becky, his favorite pastime.
As a husband, dad, grandpa, brother, friend and quiet man, Jim will be missed by many. He was a registered Metalsmith with the American Custom Gunmakers' Guild, a master gunsmith, a competition rifle shooter with the Hunters Pistol and Rifle Club and an avid motorcycle rider on his 1987 1200 Honda Goldwing with Becky on the back seat as often as possible.
Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dick and Jo Dubell.
Surviving siblings are sister Barb with husband Jeff McElhinney of Colville; brother Skip with wife Brendan Dubell of Colville; sister Bonny with husband Barry Redford in Hawaii; and sister Bambi with husband Robin Hodges in Florida, and numerous nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service for Mr. James (Jim) Dubell will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer you share any memories that you have of Jim via mail to 989 Bear Creek Road, Colville, WA 99114.
You are welcome to make any charitable contributions to the local organization of your choice.
Please visit the on-line memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com.
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by The Statesman Examiner from Jul. 15 to Jul. 22, 2015.

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Jeffrey H Martin

July 9, 2021

You cannot forget a man like Jim Dubell. He had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around.

He is a good memory and it is still crazy to think he is gone.

October 6, 2018

To the family of Jim Dubell my sincere condolences....I only knew Jim through his work and business. He was a true craftsman, every time I pickup one of the firearms that he help me build, I think of him.
David Keith

Ben Triplett

January 12, 2018

This is sad news. I met Jim once at his shop and he gave me the tour. I was thinking of asking Jim to work on a rifle of mine and just came across this obituary. Seemed like such a fine fellow, and to pass so young.

Jeffrey H Martin

October 29, 2016

Hello Becky,

I am devastated to learn of Jim's passing. He was really a great guy and his humor was the best. God knows how much that man loved you. He laughingly told the story of your history and how you two got together and married.

My time with him in his shop years ago was really a special visit. He is a warm human being to say the least.

I will miss him and there is no way to express my understanding of the sorrow and emptiness you must feel.

In memory of Jim find your happiness again.

Jeff Martin

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John Price

July 25, 2016

I met Jim in person when I delivered my grandfather's ancient rifle to him for refurbishing. Over the next 18 months we talked on the phone often. I got to know Jim as a caring, honest, and forthright man, who understood what family means. He will be sorely missed by everyone who had contact with him. I pray that all who loved him are comforted in knowing what a truly wonderful human being he was.

August 29, 2015

Becky and family, I am so very sorry and I share a bit of your grief. I so enjoyed corresponding with Jim and we became such good 'pen pals'. There are times when life just isn't fair but we are given no choice. I can only extend my best wishes to you all and join you in mourning.
Love, Good Luck and Semper Fidelis!
H.J."Syd" Sydnam

Doug Tarvet

July 21, 2015

Sorry to hear I'm jim's passing

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