Jackie James

1953 - 2019

Jackie James obituary, 1953-2019, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1953

DIED

2019

Jackie James Obituary


JACKIE JAMES
March 10, 1953 ˜ August 5, 2019

Jackie James, age 66, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away on August 5, 2019, from natural causes. Born on March 10, 1953, she was a lifelong resident of Vancouver and a graduate of Columbia River High School.
She spent much of her career as a bartender in the Hazel Dell/Vancouver area.
Jackie had a zest for life! Her ability to spark a conversation with anyone exemplified her charismatic and outgoing personality. She never met a stranger, simply made another friend. Jackie was non-judgemental, easy going and appreciated everyone in her life. She loved unconditionally.
Her life may have been a rollercoaster but she was resilient, fearless and lived her life with passion. She became a widow at age 27 and despite this tragedy was extremely proud of the three daughters she raised on her own.
Her adventurous spirit was evident in her life with her husband Richard. From rafting world-famous rivers, to being chased by a biker gang, vacationing in Hawaii or camping with family on the dunes, the life she lived was “action” packed. Between her adventures she appreciated her moments of peace. She loved sitting and visiting with family and friends and could always find time for daytime TV.
Jackie is survived by her husband, Richard James; her 3 daughters and their husbands, Jodi and Corey Nevins, Amy and Eddie Sawyer, and Christy and Justin Schwind; her grandchildren, Tevis Koch, Aizley Hansen, Soren Hopper, Daelen Schwind, Lillie Sawyer, Owen Sawyer and Quinn Sawyer; as well as her grandchildren-at-heart, Melissa and Emily Grider; and her siblings, Debi Osborn, Susan Tandy, Mike Bailey and Jim Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Donna Bailey; and her sister, Kimberley Bailey.
Of all the roles she had in her life, she loved being Grandma Jackie the most; this will be her greatest legacy. Although her body was weak, her spirit was strong and she will forever live on in our hearts and memories.
Services are open to the public and will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 3:00 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 5:00 at Tandem Hall, 808 Main St., downtown Vancouver.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 16, 2019.
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Jackie was like a mom to many, and one of my favorites.

Jimmy Taylor

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August 13, 2022

I had know her as a family friend and called her my surrogate mom since I was a small child, Our parents and family where very close.

~ Pictured here is Jackie's mom Donna (L) my mom Gladys, and Jackie on their bowling team..in 1976 / 77 .

Jimmy Taylor

September 1, 2019

Jackie was my best friend in High School.

We both had just moved to Vancouver and were new to Columbia River High School as Juniors.
Jackie was very out going and much more of an extrovert than I was. Jackie was a lot of fun!
I remember meeting both of her parents and all of her brothers and sisters numerous times.

After High School, Jackie got married and had babies. I did meet her first husband a few times.
I went away to college and eventually moved away never returning to Vancouver.

The last time I visited Jackie we were both about 27, and it was just after the very tragic loss of her first husband who died in a car accident. I was extremely sad for Jackie.
At that time I was able to meet her 3 little daughters. They were all very small and I remember thinking how beautiful and adorable they all were!

I loved Jackie!
She was a wonderful person!
I am very sad that we lost touch and that I never saw her again!
My hearty goes out to all of Jackie's siblings, daughters, and grandchildren!
Jackie was extremely rich!

I will always miss you Jackie!
With much Love,
--Janice Lea Reebs

PS......(this is my second entry, please use this one)

Janice Reebs

August 21, 2019

I went to high school with Jackie and we were pretty good friends our senior year.
we lived close to each other during our early 20's and remember the births of her beautiful girls; Jodi, Amy and Christie. We drifted apart as our lives changed and e were raising our families. I will always remember her as that funny girl the big smile, great disposition and contagious laughter. My heart goes our to her family as I know what a giant hole her passing has made in your lives. I pray for God's comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Pam Busch

August 17, 2019

I went to high school with Jackie and we were pretty good friends our senior year. We lived close to each other in our early 20's and remember when her beautiful girls Jodi, Amy and Christie were born. Things changed in both our lives and we didn't remain as close as we were raising our families, but I will always remember her as a funny girl with a great disposition and contagious laugh. She was a good and loyal friend. My heart goes out to her family as I know her passing has left a giant hole in your lives. May God comfort all of you and give you peace.

Pam Pemberton-Busch

August 17, 2019

My big sis, how much I miss you! You always introduced me as your baby sister, I loved that, was proud of being that. You made me feel as if you were so proud of me and never hessitated to tell me something positive about myself and that you loved me, I wish I would have told you how much that meant to me, maybe you felt it in my hugs and my "I love you sis". When Brian was in ICU and I finally ventured out at 3 AM to find food, dreading leaving him alone, beinging by myself...who was curled up on the waiting room sofa, awake, there for ME...my big sis!! Thanks for sharing that breakfast with me back at the waiting room to be close to Brian, love you for being there for us! I'm also so thankful you were doing so much better these past few months. I loved my visits with you, looked forward to many more...but Mom, Dad, and Kim have greater plans for you. I know you will still be there for me in my heart and soul, but I will miss your physical hugs, contagious laugh and unconditional support. Thank you for my last fabulous day with you, the long hug and sincere I love you and for helping me have no regrets as we had a great long conversation, LOL, during commercials on the Judge Judy show that is. Your at peace now my big sister and for that I'm happy, even through these endless tears...I love you sister Jackie!

Susan (Suzie) Tandy

August 16, 2019

Debi Osborn

August 16, 2019

Thank you for loving me!!! You always greeted me with a hug and a smile and ALWAYS welcomed me into your home since I was 16 years old. Your legacy will live on in your beautiful daughters and grandchildren. Miss you already!! XOXOX love you always and forever from 1 of your MANY adopted daughters!!!

Darlene Shannon-Hines

August 16, 2019

Jackie will always be in my heart. She was a wonderful sister and I loved her dearly.

Lisa Brown

August 16, 2019

Jackie was a light that lit up every room she came in. My husband passed on a few months earlier but we shared many memories of concerts, dinners, rafting, and traveling. She will be missed but I will always smile when I think of her♡

Patti Weihl

August 16, 2019

I love you and will miss you! You gave me so much more than you think you did and were there for me in ways you never gave yourself credit for. You were certainly the best Grandma A kid could ask for and a true pillar in our kid's life. I wish everyone could have a Grandma Jackie. You did a lot for them and were there for them when they needed you. You gave them unconditional love and also made life really exciting. You weren't perfect but taught us that it was okay. You just keep going and striving to do better. None of us would be who we are if it wasn't for you. You simply added so much to our lives and will forever be in our hearts and memories. You deserve peace. Rest In Peace Mom.

Jodi Nevins

August 16, 2019

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