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JAMES DEAN LAPE, SR.
March 13, 1940 ~ May 28, 2011
The battle was lost, but victory was won.
James "Jim" Lape, age 71, passed away at home in Camas, WA on May 28, 2011. He was born on March 13, 1940 in Sioux Falls, SD.
Jim joined the Navy at age 17 and was very proud of his service. He later moved to Camas and worked for Corrosion Fiberglass. He then worked for LaValley Fiberglass and transferred with them to Mississippi in 1982. Jim started Lape Industrial Fiberglass in 1985 and retired in 2005 moving back to Camas. Work was his hobby and he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Rae Brebner; and brothers, Herman and Terry Lape.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly at home; sons, James Lape, Jr. of Oakridge, TN and Brian Dawson of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Jaime Lemmon of Washougal, WA; brother, Gary Lape of Camas; and ten grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be given to either the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org or the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.straubsfuneralhome. com or www.columbian.com/obits.
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Gary and all the family,
We were really saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Jim and I spent many hours in the field, working in a lot of very nasty and trying conditions; but, Jim was always there to make the best possible decisions, making things more doable. Although Jim was my boss, we always worked together as a team. He had a good heart and let everyone know that he was thinking of their wellfare.
He will be missed by everyone.
Charlie and Gayle Krohn
June 17, 2011
Bev, Gary and family,
There is no words to say how truly sorry we are of the passing of Jim. Our prayers and love are with you and always during this time of such great loss. Knowing Jim for so many years he will be missed but never forgotten. We have had the gift of memories that we shall always hang onto. Bev, he loved you and the girls, he loved his family and was so proud of them all. Our love and prayers are with you all, if you need ANYTHING please let us know.
Gary & Kathy Chandler
June 11, 2011
Bev,
It was a pleasure knowing Jim, he was an amazing man and I love being around him. He loves his family so much, those girls of his he loved so much too, they were his whole life. I know he is in a better place and if there is anything I can do, late night chats whatever it might be, please know that i am just a phone call away, I love you Bev and you are in my thoughts! Love Tara and the girls.
Tara Mickes
June 2, 2011
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AS I HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN I LOST RAY.
ROSEMARY HUNSAKER
June 2, 2011
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