James Joesph Cleary

I was sitting at home and was wondering what ever happened to my old friend JC. I did a google search and was saddened to see that he has passed on. JC and I met while at WSU. After school, we remained in touch but overtime grew distant as we moved to different towns. His sincerity, kindness, and humility were memorable. I will miss JC. He was a good man and left a positive impression on all whom he met. Rest in peace my friend. ~ Curt Jacobson

I was good friends with Jim back in college at Central Washington U. We had so many good times, and lots of laughs! Great memories!

My name is Katy Woods and I met Jimmy working at the Tacoma Dome in the 80’s and we continued our friendship. Our birthdays were 8 days apart and we always called each other. He was a part of my family and we loved him. He was so caring and funny and a character. Last I heard from him was my birthday in 2019. I had no idea he passed. During the pandemic, I tried reaching him with no luck. I was at the airport yesterday and found some of his co-workers who told me he passed. I’m so sorry for...

I am sad to hear of Jim's sudden passing, he was a good friend to so many. Loved his golf, intelligent, kind and caring, he'd give you his last shirt off his own back. He's earned his place in heaven, rest peacefully Jim.

my family will miss Jim... he will always be in our hearts...

Jimmy was such a gentle, kind soul. Many years ago, he surprised me by visiting me at the UPS Law School library, while I was a student there. My parents were still living in Arrowhead, where we were next door neighbors in junior and high school. Jimmy and I had a wonderful conversation, where he told me that he thought he might like to go to law school someday. We chatted for a while, then he said he'd leave me to my studies. After that visit, I thought of him from time to time and silently...

I remember Jimmy as a kind hearted guy. Used to see him at Cheney Stadium when he worked there. RIP , my friend.

So very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a Lake's classmate, and always friendly and kind.
May you all find comfort during this time.