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James S. Preston

1951 - 2019

James S. Preston obituary, 1951-2019, Scio, OR

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

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North Santiam Funeral Service

224 N 3rd Ave.

Stayton, Oregon

James Preston Obituary

James S. Preston
March 24, 1951 - June 8, 2019
Scio – Jim, 68 died June 8, 2019, at Salem Hospital. He was born in Nogales, Ariz., lived in Illinois and settled in Scio in 1983. Jim married Mary Jean Masters Feb. 2, 1981 in Durant, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean of Scio, children, Ryan and Amanda; three grandchildren; brother, Joe of Illinois; sister, Jini of Illinois; one niece and five nephews. Donations may be made to Salem Health Foundation, designated to Salem Cancer Institute Patients. Services will be at a later time. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
Please sign the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com/obits

Published by The Oregonian from Jun. 21 to Jun. 23, 2019.
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a loved one

July 17, 2019

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July 17, 2019

Jim was a great Brother in law. Will be missed. He had a great sense of humor.RIP Jim. Mike and Linda Masters

July 16, 2019

Jim was smart, athletic and always had strong opinions. First big crush. I believe I met Mary at a class reunion. So sorry for your loss.

Deborah Tatum

July 14, 2019

Was a classmate of Jim since 1st grade at Greenup Grade school and Cumberland HS. Sorry to hear of his passing

Randy Hurt

Classmate

July 4, 2019

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We went to school together since 2nd grade.

Becky Rowe Moran

Classmate

July 4, 2019

Best coolest uncle a nephew could ever have. Will remember him always.

Chris Masters

July 3, 2019

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