James Byrd Obituary
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He married his wife Laurie Byrd in Potlatch November 24, 1979, who preceded him in death in 2021.
In the past, Jim worked for Manke Logging Co. He was also a lifelong commercial fisherman and seafood harvester. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom picking, anything in nature and being out on the water. He also enjoyed watching wrestling with his friends, selling fireworks and doing things with his family. He was someone you could count on and was fun to be around. He was an amazing Dad, Papa, husband and son. He was an all around good person.
He is preceded in death by his wife Laurie Byrd, his parents James Byrd Sr. and Joan Pell (Adams), his four siblings Autum Rioux, Sheryl Wingfield, Richie Giles, and Sharon Byrd; his nephew Dustin Valderes, sister-in-law Mariah Janda and brother-in-law Terry Marks.
He is survived by his children, Misty Byrd, Willow Byrd, James "Jimmy" Byrd III and daughter-in-law April Byrd all of Skokomish Nation. Grandchildren Unique Byrd, Aya Byrd, James Byrd IV, Trinity Byrd, Kasiah Brown, Hailey Brown, Nathaniel Byrd, Taylen Powell and Kylind Powell; great-grandchildren Raiden Stratton, Kaeo Stratton and Rhubyn Avila, also, his parents-in-law Jack & Karen Janda, brother-in-law Jeremy Janda, numerous nieces & nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. He will be missed by all that knew him and loved him.
Services are being held January 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Skokomish Community Center. Burial and inurnment at Skokomish Cemetary. Dinner "last meal" to follow immediately after burial.
Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory.
SERVICES
Memorial Service Saturday, January 18, 2025
1:00 PM Skokomish Community Center
19731 N Hwy 101
Shelton (Skokomish), WA 98584 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of James, please visit our Tree Store.
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