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James Kersteter Obituary

JAMES M. KERSTETER
September 18, 1940 ~ April 9, 2011
"Much loved and will be missed."

James M. Kersteter passed away April 9, 2011 in Vancouver, WA, where he lived most of his life. He was born in Independence, MO.
James enjoyed all sports, camping, fishing, and was a big NASCAR fan.
He worked for Grandma's Cookies/Frito Lay for 39 years.
He loved doing things with his kids and grandkids.
James is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jeanette, at home; sons, Steve and Joe Kersteter; step-children, Michelle Elrod, Julia Johnson, Philip Elrod, Jr.; and grandchildren, Nathan, Kyle, Michael, Sarah, David, Sadie, and Joshua.
James was preceded in death by his son, James L. Kersteter.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 16, 2011 at Memorial Lutheran, 2700 East 28th St., Vancouver, WA 98661.
Please sign James' guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 13, 2011.
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Steve & Joe; We were so sorry to hear of "old man" passing. Jim was a great guy and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Dan & Jo Anne Strutz

April 22, 2011

Steve & Joe, I'm sorry for your loss but glad I had the privilege of working with him while at Frito-Lay. Your Dad made work a little more bearable and will always be remembered with a smile.

Mark Martinson

April 18, 2011

Steve and Joey: So sorry for your loss, Jim was a good man and I learn a lot from him. My Prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Stephen Davis.

April 18, 2011

So sorry for your loss. He was a good friend and a great camping buddy.We will miss him.Many great days at Barview campground,Woodburn race track.Our thoughts are with you, Dennis& Cathy Strutz

Dennis&Cathy Strutz

April 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Elaine Doll-Rathbun

April 16, 2011

Dan Keefer

April 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dan Keefer

April 15, 2011

steve joey and family so sorry for your loss

val hugger

April 15, 2011

Helen Chavez

April 15, 2011

Jean Anderson

April 15, 2011

Steve and Joey
So sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy, and a great guy to work with all those years. I have great memories of the years we all worked together.

Rod Schultz

April 14, 2011

Steve and Joe, My thoughts and prayers are with you both, I'm sorry for your loss.

Randy Phillips

April 14, 2011

Jeanette - My thoughts are prayers are with you at this time. I am so very sorry to hear about your beloved hubby, Jim. I am thinking of you.

Daveen McCarthy

April 13, 2011

Eyvonne Braun

April 13, 2011

Jeanette and Family,
I as so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.Cherish the memories you had with him. He was such a nice, mellow man. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Jamie Skaaden

April 13, 2011

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