James Bozarth

James Bozarth obituary

James Bozarth

James Bozarth Obituary

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James Bozarth passed away on 10/05/2025 due to surgical complications at Virginia Mason in Seattle Washington. He was born April 22, 1958 to Wanda and Cleo Bozarth. He attended Wenatchee High School and graduated in 1977. He married his high school sweetheart Julie in June of 1981. For many years he worked at Joe Welty Ford, and then opened his own business, Refinishes Auto Body in 1995. James enjoyed motorcycles, cars, camping with family and bowling.

He is survived by his wife Julie, his daughters Crystal Bozarth, Melissa (Scott) Brouwer, Sarah (Casey) Emery and grandchildren Emma, Alex, Evie Brouwer and Katya Emery, his mother Wanda Barham and sister CleAnn (Ward) Goodell and half sister Shari. He was extremely fond of cats and leaves behind his beloved Curly and Garfield. He was proceeded in death by his father Cleo.

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