James Bennett Arvidson

James Bennett Arvidson

James Arvidson Obituary

Published by Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home on May 3, 2018.
James was born on January 18, 1943 and passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018. James was a resident of Oregon at the time of passing. He was raised in Gresham Oregon and graduated from Centennial High School in 1961. He was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam in the First Cavalry Division.

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December 14, 2025

Lance Anderson posted to the memorial.

December 7, 2025

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November 25, 2025

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Lance Anderson

December 14, 2025

I appreciated the confidence Coach Arvidson had in me. I gave him plenty of reasons not to have confidence in me.

Lance Anderson

December 7, 2025

I was sorry to hear of Coach Arvidsen´d passin I liked him ? And appreciated the confidence he had I´imr.

Lance Anderson

November 25, 2025

Coach Arvidsen´s first year of fofootbsll coaching was a rough one for him. We didn´t win a game and were out of most of them by halftime. It wasn´t vocoach´s fault it was the same way the next year. We just weren´t very good. Same story. We just weren´t very good.

Lance Anderson

November 22, 2025

I appreciated the confidence Coach Arvidsen had in me

May 9, 2018

Thinking of you Claudia and praying for you and the family. -Lisa D

Annie Lund

May 7, 2018

My prayers of comfort go out for Claudia and family. Jim was one of my favorite dart players. He truly was a good soul .

Frank Heinrichs

May 6, 2018

My condolences to the Arvidson family. Tom, Peter and Joe, I'm so sorry to read of Jim's passing. It's been many years since we were all going to school together but I still remember you fellas warmly, may Jim Rest in Peace.
My best regards,
Frank Heinrichs

Lori Christal

May 6, 2018

Sad news reading the paper this morning. Jim Arvidson was a good person and friend. Sorry for your loss Claudia & family. RIP Jim!

May 6, 2018

Dear Claudia and Family,

We are thinking of you as you deal with the loss of Jimmy. He was a gift to us and we will miss him.
Jack and Mary Cramer

Jen Brown

May 3, 2018

To the family of James Bennett Arvidson, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Layla

May 2, 2018

My condolences to the family. When I lost my friend i found comfort in reading God's word where he tells us that he's ready to listen and wants to hear our prayers to him. I hope you can find something comforting as well.

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