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James Virgil "Jim" Owens

1941 - 2025

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

James Owens Obituary

Burlington, WA - James "Jim" Virgil Owens, 84 passed away in Burlington, WA on November 13th 2025. Jim was born in Fariston, KY to James C Owens and Minnie (Humfleet) Owens on May 15th, 1941. He moved to Alexandria, IN with his family in 1947, and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1959. He worked at GM Delco where he was a tool and die maker before moving to Washington State in the early 1960's where he continued his tool and die trade at several companies before retiring. Jim was a proud member of WA Farm Forestry, and involved with Skagit Land Trust.

He is survived by his sister, Judy (Owens) Leach, brother-in-law, Tom Leach, nieces Kim (John) Wood, Amy (Steve) Alt and their families. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Rex Leach. A private funeral service will take place at a later date.

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Published by Skagit Valley Herald from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2025.

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Regina

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I am very lucky to have known Jim through my time at Skagit Land Trust. He was such a kind and thoughtful person to spend a day walking the forest with, and cared so deeply about the wildlife sharing his property. The wood ducks, bears, beavers and I will miss you, Jim. Thank you for spending some of your time with me!

Peter Haase

Yesterday

Many fond memories with Jim in the field volunteering. Some memorable.

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