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James Asmussen Obituary
Jim graduated from Mark Morris High School in 1963. He was employed at St. John Medical Center until his retirement in 2000.
In 1998, he married the love of his life, Rosemary Denzinger. Jim and Rosie traveled frequently. Some of the destinations were: Europe, the Grand Canyon, Chicago and Boston – especially Fenway Park!
Jim was especially blessed with an exceptional recall. He could tell you quotes, dates, and facts on many subjects, such as decades-old baseball games, including the players and score, Operas, Classical Music, History, The Alamo, or Will Rogers. He especially loved the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Longhorns.
Jim was an active parishioner of St. Rose Catholic Church in Longview – where he served as a volunteer at St. Rose School for many years. Some of the St. Rose students he helped are still in contact with him 20 years later.
Jim was a friendly and well-loved guy. He knew no strangers and would do anything for anyone. He always had a corny joke or piece of trivia to share.
A service will be held at St. Rose Catholic Church on January 30 at 11:00 a.m. with reception following in the church hall.
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Thomas Pulliam
January 30, 2026
this note comes from Bob and Margaret Pulliam's son now living and working in Winston-Salem, NC.................one of my very best summer jobs during my high school years at RA Long High School (Class of 1976) was working along with Jim at Cowlitz General Hospital where I assisted him with fetching and delivering supplies around the hospital from the store room as well as the basement that Jim was in charge of..................everything that I just read in his obituary still rings very true for me.................he pointed out the best cinnamon rolls in the cafeteria which I always ate along with some fresh milk...............he surely did have a quick wit and was ever kind to everyone that we met along the way................I met so many folks all over the hospital beyond the OR staff who I had met several times before................
to learn that Jim found a very fine woman surely makes me smile as I type this memorial message to his many great friends as well as family members who are blessed with so many wonderful memories of a great citizen, mentor and friend to all in Cowlitz County, Washington.................
as a member of The Longview Community Church back then, I learned very early in my life mainly from my mother, Margaret that another angel is watching over all of us now.................when she passed away in early February of 2011 at the age of 94, she only wanted everyone to shout or sing "Hallelujah"..................doing the same here in my kitchen here in Winston-Salem, NC
with my very best to all in my hometown -- I am now
Thomas J Pulliam MD MMM FACG
(born February 27, 1958 at Cowlitz General Hospital
Thomas Jackson Pulliam)
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Janet & Denise
January 24, 2026
Jim was a good man. Kind, gentle, dry funny, a bright spot in our days at work. Always willing to chat and share tidbits of any topic that came up. He was widely knowledgeable. His work ethic was to be admired. Rosemary, we are sorry for your loss. May you find solace and peace in the memories of your life and adventures with Jim.
Linda Guinn
January 22, 2026
I worked with Jim and Rosie at St John's hospital for many years. We have stayed friends and oftened went out to lunch and visited. Jim gave me a nickname name at work. He called me Lingui ( osta la pasta) for my name Linda Guinn. He was a very lovely friend and never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by many. God gained another angel. Love , hugs and prayers to Rosie
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