1951
2019
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.
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a loved one
July 17, 2019
a loved one
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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