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James Sweeney Obituary
James Brandon SWEENEY James Brandon Sweeney, 73, of West Seattle died peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Swedish Hospital. The cause of death was cardiac arrest. Jim was born in Seattle on December 30, 1938 and grew up in West Seattle. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1957. He is survived by his by his wife of 47 years, Judy and their two daughters, Lisa (John Guthrie) and Lynn (Matt Pedersen), five grandchildren, his sister Karin (Don Boos) and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and a long list of friends. Jim owned and operated Alki Lumber for over 50 years. The business was founded by his grandfather in 1921. He was an avid, expert skier and enjoyed traveling the world with Judy by his side. Among his greatest gifts, above all, were his generosity, patience and incredible wisdom that touched many lives. A vigil will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG) Catholic Church 7000 35th Avenue Southwest in Seattle on Saturday, February 11 at 7pm and Funeral Mass at OLG on Sunday, February 12 at 2:00p.m. A reception celebrating Jim's life and legacy will follow at the Hall at Fauntleroy. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the West Seattle Pee Wee Baseball or the Medic One Foundation.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jack Miller
February 2, 2021
We all lost a great man and a good friend. He lives on in his wonderful family and his friends who loved him and generous things he did . it was our good fortune to know him
Jack Meduna
February 17, 2012
I am so saddened by Jim's passing.He was always so helpful to me down at the lumber yard. He always allowed me to ask my dumb questions and he always had a patient answer. My thoughts and prayers are for his family and, of course, for Jim. Jim was one of the best.
Steve & Sharon Huling
February 16, 2012
Judy, We were so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was such a blessing to our community and we mourn his loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
R Swanson
February 14, 2012
Judy, Lisa and Lynn -
We were extremely sorry to learn of Jim's passing: our deepest sympathy to all of you in this difficult time, as our thoughts and prayers extend to you and the rest of the Sweeney family.
Although it's been 35+ years since we moved to California, West Seattle will always be home - and some of my very fondest memories from childhood involve cousin Jimmy giving me the "run of the lumber yard" for wood to make toy hydroplanes, which I gleefully pulled behind my bike --- Thanks cuz !
Take care and god bless,
The Swanson Family
Dick, Kathy (Sweeney), Rich and Andrea
February 14, 2012
We will all miss Jim; he touched so many of our lives. Judy and family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take care, with love, Chris, Kim, Christiana, Trine and Tristen Mickelson and Don and Barbara Olson.
Michelle McPherson
February 13, 2012
Jim will always be in my heart.
God bless you, Judy.
February 12, 2012
Judi: My deepest sympthy to you, Lisa, Lynn and all your lovely family. Jim leaves a void, for so many, that will never be filled. I pray that God will keep Jim's soul in His tender, loving care.
February 12, 2012
Judy your great family and all the past and present crew at alki lumber We will all miss Jim He was the true example of an honest and generous businessman, a great friend to so many . The entire community shares the loss of this sweet and brilliant man
Jack Miller
A Neighbor
February 11, 2012
To Jim's Family and Friends,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is very hard. God is aware of your pain and promises at
Isaiah 61:2
"to comfort all the mourning ones."
So HE WILL help you through this time.
February 11, 2012
Jim was a great man. The wisdom radiated out of him, I always looked up to him. He was a very good man and I'm honored to have known him.
Manuel and Frances Gould
February 10, 2012
I am out of the country, but am thinking of you all in this time of your loss.
Judi Jacobsen, MD
Cathy Quigley
February 10, 2012
I am think of you, your daughters, and family with prayers. Please let me know how you are doing.
Cathy Quigley
Ireland
February 8, 2012
I remember Jim as always being positive and connected with others. My sympathy goes to his family and friends.
Judy (Jackson) LaMont, WSHS Class of '56.
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