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James LAILEY Obituary
Jim died at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2012 after a long battle with CHF.
He was born on February 9, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to the Seattle area in 1959. He graduated from Shorecrest High School and the University of Washington.
He spent his adult life working in the Lawn & Garden Industry which he loved. He worked for Ernst Malmo in the 1970s before becoming VP of Sales & Marketing for Weyerhaeuser Garden Supply. He began his own Sales & Marketing business in 1991.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elleen, and his brother, Ken. He is survived by Kathie, his loving wife of 39 years, and their children, Patrick (Sharon), Kim (Robert Mitchell), Meighan (Brandon Lamb), and Katie. He also leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Lauren, Cameron, Grayson, Andrew, and Olivia, and his nephew, Jeff (Laurene) and his family.
We will miss Jim's kind and gentle nature and especially his incredible sense of humor.
The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Joseph Doucette and his cardiac team for giving us nine more years than we expected.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jim's favorite charity, Wounded Warrior Project.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 30th, at St Jude Catholic Church in Redmond, Washington.
Please sign the guestbook at WWW.FLINTOFTS.COM.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ron Robke
June 16, 2020
I miss our swimming and time at the pool your friend Ron Robke
Lyle Wasinger
July 2, 2012
Jim you will be missed. I have never met anyone that was so connected and cared for so many in the horticulture field.
Many memories from the Wal-Mart days.
Scot Horton
June 30, 2012
Jim, you will be missed. Your monthly calls to the house to just chat or share a funny story with us were a joy. All good thoughts to you and your family.
JoAnn Cawrse
June 26, 2012
You will be missed tremendously my friend. Thanks for all the great stories and many many giggles.
Ron Robke
June 25, 2012
I went swimming with Jim on tuesdays & thursdays and we had a great time and he was a great friend and will be missed
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