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James Dillard Obituary
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, James Edward Dillard, passed away on July 4, 2002. He was born on July 5, 1949 to Jim and Orpah Dillard in Seattle, Washington, and he attended school in West Seattle. Jim married Jackie in Seattle, Wash., on November 27, 1971. They had two sons, Jim Donavan and Jason Everett, born and raised in the Seattle area. He worked for 30 years in the trucking industry and was employed by Volvo Trucks North America for the last ten years in Salt Lake City. Jim enjoyed many hobbies; fishing, golfing, wine making, traveling, however, his mission in life was to make others laugh and be happy. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife, two sons, two grandchildren, Cody and Makenzie, daughter-in-law Sarah, mother, sister Karen, sister-in-law Sharon, and brother-in-law Duane. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2002, at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. A reception will be held at the Dillard's residence following the service.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bill & Lynette Leverington
July 24, 2002
Our sincere condolences to you, Jackie, Jim and Jason. So sorry to read of Jim's passing in the West Seattle Herald. Out thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Audrey Tharp
July 23, 2002
Dear Jackie and family,
I received the West Seattle Herald today and read of the passing of Jim. I send my sympathy to you Jackie and to you sons Jim & Jason. May God give you peace and comfort during this time.
Remember the good times at West Seattle Christian School?! Sincerely Audrey Tharp, Secretary (retired 6/30/02)
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