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2020
Jim Engdahl Obituary
Jim H. Engdahl
September 3, 1942 – November 24, 2020
Surviving family: Donna Engdahl, wife; Dennis Engdahl, son; Abigail Engdahl Adams, daughter; sisters Eloise Szambelan, Jean Phillips, Marsha Hewitson; brothers John Engdahl, Gary Engdahl; aunt and uncle Don and Dona Engdahl; other children Jaime Engdahl, Sean Engdahl, Elea Sutter.
Jim Engdahl retired in 2007 from OMSI, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, in Portland, OR. He worked as the Exhibit Shop Manager designing and building science exhibits enabling children to enjoy hands-on science learning and fun. He was a master woodworker, mechanic, computer whiz, and Commercial Hot Air Balloon pilot.
Mr. Engdahl was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam conflict. He was fortunate to be attached to an engineering battalion in Thailand due to his architectural experience. His battalion built an asphalt road through the jungle for local villagers who worked alongside the American servicemen. He wanted to be able to communicate directly with the Thai people, so he learned to speak, read, and write their language. He thoroughly enjoyed practicing his Thai with college students who worked in a small Thai restaurant in downtown Portland, OR.
The Engdahls moved to Spring Creek, NV in 2007 from West Linn, OR because they so enjoyed flying hot air balloons in the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival every year. Mr. Engdahl served on the boards for the Northeastern Nevada Museum, Ruby Mountain Hot Air, Inc., and L.A.S.S.O., the Local Animal Shelter Support Organization. He was a member of the Spring Creek Ruby Mountain Lions Club.
Donations in Mr. Engdahl's memory are being accepted by the Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801, 775-738-3418.
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Lily Myrick and Mary
December 10, 2020
"May the winds welcome you with softness. May the sun bless you with its warm hands. And sets you gently back into the loving arms of Mother Earth." Thr biggest thing to remember is you're not gone. You are still with all of us who's hearts you've touched. You're the wind that will welcome us and the sun that warms us on the cold mornings. The laughs we were fortunate to have with you will never be lost. I was gaining the height from you. Sneaking in on hugs anytime I got to see you. Sharing the excitement with you from balloon camp. You were one of the people that always encouraged my excitement for ballooning. The memories we've had the honor to make with you will never be lost and that is what will keep you with us. You're heart was one of the golden hearts we've ever met. Thank you for all the laughs, kindness, and memories. You will always be loved but we will never forget you. You are not gone as long as we always hold you in our hearts and remember the good. Fly high pilotThank you.
Lauri Randolph
December 8, 2020
Donna, so very sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. I´ll always remember your time spent with the students at SCCA and my balloon ride! Sending prayers and hugs! Lauri
Bob Anundson
December 6, 2020
A real loss for me and I am sure for many others. A brother in spirit and a good friend. I will miss him.
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