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Jim was special and one of a kind who will be missed by many. We became friends at the ATO house at UofO
Howard Potts
June 23, 2020 | Friend


Portland, Oregon
James Edward GrelleSept. 30, 1936 - June 13, 2020 We are deeply saddened that Olympian and American Mile record holder, James Edward "Jim" Grelle, a true running pioneer, passed peacefully June 13, 2020, at the age of 83. He had been under home hospice care for some months and was surrounded by...
Read MoreJim was special and one of a kind who will be missed by many. We became friends at the ATO house at UofO
Howard Potts
June 23, 2020 | Friend
Jim and I became good friends working out at the Multnomah Club. Both of us had competed in track for many years, although Jim reached heights of accomplishment I could only dream of. Once when we were both competing in the club's decathlon event it was the day to run the 100 meter dash but I had forgotten to bring my track spikes. Jim offered me his to wear, and with a couple extra pair of socks they fit me. Just before I ran he told me that those shoes were ones he had worn when he ran a...
Scott MacTarnahan
June 22, 2020 | Friend
Jean,
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Jim. I remember all of the fun we used to have together years ago in Gearhart. I will never forget the bike ride he and I took from the Elderberry Inn, past Jewel and Mist and over the pass at highway 202 back into Gearhart. A wonderful man and good friend. What a personality. I wish you the best and hope you are in good health.
Sincerely,
Steve Urman (former husband of Marty Urman)
Steven Urman
June 22, 2020 | Friend
I will miss a very special old friend
Lee Emery
June 21, 2020 | Friend
Always kind...Great memories of fun times together..❤
Deanna Cundari
June 21, 2020 | Friend