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JAMES SPINDLER Obituary
March 8, 1940 – July 2, 2025
James E. Spindler passed away July 2 due to complications from Alzheimer's. He was 85.
He was born in Greeley CO and grew up in various states, eventually going to high school in Hanford CA. He met Irene in San Francisco at City College, and they were married Aug 1, 1964 and had a lifetime of love across 6 states, with many years in Tillamook and in and around Eugene. Jim was innovative and artistic, logical and creative; a born engineer.
Jim is survived by wife Irene, daughter Jan (& Neville) of Mosgiel, New Zealand; sons, Jerry of Fresno, CA and Jack (& Janet) of Cottage Grove. He is loved by them and his grandchildren, Kristine (& Bayley), Michael (& Toni) and Brian (& Michelle) with great grandchildren, Ben and Olivia. Jim was raised in a large family and was preceded in death by brothers John and Roger; survived by siblings Ben, Mary, Francie and Chris.
Funeral mass will be at St Paul's, 1201 Satre St Eugene 11 am Monday July 14. Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/v0Z7Nt_jA1w
Messages can be sent to Irene @ The Esther 3535 E Game Farm Road, Springfield 97477
The family requests donations to The Alzheimer's Association in lieu of flowers.
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Pauline Hershey
July 21, 2025
We here at All Valley Printing were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We send our condolences to his wife Irene, children and extended family. Jim was instrumental in the development of our business in the early days. I will never forget the risk he was willing to take, and the lessons learned from that venture. Jim, rest in peace.
Barbara Jopson
July 14, 2025
Sending loving sympathy from your New Zealand Jopson family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you farewell Jim.
We have fond memories of Jim both in NZ and in Tillamook when we visited each other.
Much love from
Barbara and families
Judy Gollon
July 9, 2025
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I have great memories from working with Jim at the Cheese factory. Also, knowing the whole family especially through Sacred Heart Church.
Jan Harris
July 9, 2025
My greatest sympathy for your loss. We knew your family from Jack spending time on our farm. Butch and Jan Harris
APS Tag Team
July 9, 2025
We all loved Jim. He was a wonderful man and boss. He will truly be missed. Sending prayers for healing for the family. The APS Tag Team
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