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James Overby Obituary

James Austin OVERBY Age 65, of Des Moines, WA passed away on February 28, 2010. James was born on October 3, 1944 in Minot, ND. He worked for the Boeing Company as a flight line mechanic. James is survived by his wife Margaret; children Shane, Marc, Penny and Todd; ten grandchildren and five siblings. Visitation will be held on Thursday March 4 from4:00-7:00 p.m. at Yahn & Son Funeral Home in Auburn. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday March 5, 2010 at New Life Church of Renton 15711 152nd Ave SE Renton, WA 98058. Burial with military honors will be held on 1:30 p.m. Monday March 8, 2010 at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. Please visit www.yahnandson.com to sign the families online guest register.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2010.

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March 8, 2010

Penny, I am so very sorry for the passing of your father and the great loss to you and your family. I will hold you and your family close to my heart and prayers today at 1:30. Love you. Di

Harman "Mack" Middleton

March 7, 2010

I had the pleasure & privelidge of working with Jim only recently at the "MFC". I will look back on that time as a precious opportunity. What a kind & gentle man he was.
H. Middleton, Boeing

Pat Hogan

March 4, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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