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1945
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2018
James Sylvester Obituary
James Warren Sylvester's last battle ended April 9, 2018 and he is now at peace. He was born March 31, 1945 in Seattle to Robert Ohrum Sylvester and Irene Olson Sylvester who preceded him in death. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Business with degrees in business and in accounting. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He served in the 25th Division in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. He saw combat as an infantry officer and was awarded commendations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute Badge, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation, and two Bronze Stars - one for Valor. Jim was an avid sailor from childhood eventually with his yachts Red Fox, with his wife on The Heeling Art, and finally Raven. He was a Life Member of Seattle Yacht Club. He is survived by his wife, Carrie; his sons Hunter, Alexander, and Forrest; his brother Robert, and sister-in-law Michelle. In recognition of his service he will be interred at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on Oahu on July 16 at 1 p.m. Memorials may be sent to the Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107-4140
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Jon Vaughters
May 20, 2024
70 years have now passed since we became best friends in the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle. My memories of school, cub scouts, football, baseball, basketball and swimming are still fresh in my mind. I will forever cherish our friendship.
Jon Vaughters
May 9, 2022
I miss my "honorary" brother. We had deep conversations on our occasional walks home from Junior High in Seattle and hoop shoots in his back yard only a block from my home. I'll always remember my best friend.
Jon Vaughters
May 3, 2021
They say our loved ones are still alive as long as they are in our thoughts. In that regard, memories of my best friend Jim will continue to bring me a smile. My best to Jim's sons. I'm sure they made their Dad very proud!
Jon Vaughters
May 6, 2019
I continue to think of Jim often so in that regard, he's still with us! We went through so much together all the way from cub scouts, shooting hoops in his back yard, playing one-on-one tackle football in my front yard, through high school (Jim at Ingraham and me at Lakeside), college (Jim at the UofW and me at Cornell), then back together often to share our post Viet Nam war experiences and later sharing new of our marriages and children. Jim was a brother to me and will always remain so. My absolute #1 best friend. Farewell and following seas! Jon Vaughters, CDR, USN (retired).
April 7, 2019
With deepest sympathy to Mr. Sylvester's family and friends. May "the love of God" and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)
April 7, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow and pain. (Psalms 119:76)
Dave Klein
December 6, 2018
I met Jim in 1973 and had many enjoyable conversations with him regarding the Washington Husky Football Program.Accounting and Federal Income Tax have their interesting areas but when it came to UW Football, Jim had almost all the Facts for the Years he had followed them.Lux Sit.
Jon Vaughters
July 3, 2018
Farewell to my best friend during our childhood days in Seattle in the 50's and 60's. We learned to swim together, attended lots of Husky football and baseball games together, and could always be found tossing around the baseball and football in my front yard. We supported each other emotionally after our tours in Viet Nam in the early 70's. All my best to Carrie and the boys. Jon Vaughters, CDR USN (retired). Surprise, AZ
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