JAMES HARVEY "JIM" THACKER
February 16, 1946 ~ May 29, 2010
James H. Thacker, Jr. age 64 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 29, 2010 following a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born on February 16, 1946 in Vancouver, Washington to the late Harvey and Maude Thacker. Jim was a graduate of Evergreen High School and served in the US Air Force.
Jim was a member of Glenwood Community Church and was preceded in death by brother Mark Thacker and sister Peggy Paxton. Jim is survived by his wife of over 40 years, Timi Jo; his son Scott; and daughters Kristina Thacker-Savage (Michael) and Savanna Thacker; five grandchildren Austin, Rylee, Alec, Hunter and Alison and companion Tilly the dog; three sisters, Sue (Gary), Judy (Bob), and Vickie (Armando) and numerous other family members.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., Northwood Park Cemetery, 16407 NE 15th Avenue, Ridgefield, WA.
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Timi JO,
So sorry to hear about Jim. Jim was my cousin. Uncle Harvey and Aunt Maude moved to Wasington befor Jim was born. I never met JIm. His Mom and Dad were very proud of him, and talked of him often when they came back home for a vist. I saw a picture of Jim in his Air Force uniform, he was very handsome man. Jim was from a long line of Proud Mountian Men. I know he will be missed. Your family is in our prayers. Keep in touch.
Carol(Thacker)Griffin
Carol Griffin
June 29, 2010
My brother & my very best friend,
You are missed so very much...your smile,your laughter and your wonderful witty comments. The memories are precious and oh so sweet.
June 16, 2010
Miss You So Much
June 14, 2010
Dear Timi Jo, Scott, Kristina and Savanna-
I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Jim. The few memories I do have of him are all good ones - he was a very kind and good man.
I remember spending time with all of you when Arin was a baby and how easy it was to feel at home.
Remember the good man that he was and find strength in the knowledge that he loved you all very much and that his spirit lives on with you every day.
with much love,
Nancy & Arin Thacker
Nancy Thacker
June 5, 2010
Dear Timi Jo -
Gordon and I were very saddened to hear of Jim's passing. We regret all the years that we haven't stayed in contact with you (and with Scott). Jim was such a gentle man. I've been going to Bible Study and learning more about the book of Isaiah. Chapter 49:13 says: "The Lord has comforted His people and will have compassion upon them in their sorrow".
We are thinking of you and asking the Lord to strengthen your heart and comfort your soul.
Love, Janet and Gordon
Janet & Gordon Reiter
June 3, 2010
Timi Jo
He was a good man. I knew it the first time I met him. Give yourself time and some esteem for the wonderful person you are...and take a day at a time. My best wishes to Savanah.
Karin DeDona
June 3, 2010
Timi,
I am profoundly sorry to hear about your husband Jim's passing. I know with you all that love could do was done. I love you and will pray for you and your family. God bless you.
-Pam Gillis
June 2, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Judy Nuttman EHS class 75
June 2, 2010
Timi Jo and family,
My thoughts are with you and the family. He stopped on his way back from the mailbox a few weeks ago when I was out front mowing the lawn and we chatted for a while. He was more concerned for others than himself, Jim was a wonderful man.
Jeanne Harris
June 2, 2010
Timi Jo and Family,
Jim was such an encouragement to so many of us and we have prayed for you all these last few years through all your various trials. He will be missed and we pray for you all in these days ahead.
Mark & Shelly Kelly and family
June 2, 2010
My sincere sympathy to your family at this time. May the happy memories of your times together make this a little easier to get through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becci Watne
June 2, 2010
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