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JAMES (JIM) MELVIN SHIERMAN
October 28, 1944 ˜ September 23, 2021
James (Jim) Melvin Shierman age 76 passed away in Vancouver, WA, Sept. 23,2021. Jim was born Oct. 28, 1944, in Vancouver, WA. He spent his whole life in Vancouver and graduated from Hudson Bay in 1962.
He started working at a young age at the Ezetta lettuce farms, then later at Linton Plywood Mill. Besides his love of Salmon fishing and Deer hunting, Jim loved building anything out of wood. He was always willing to share his knowledge of building to anyone interested. Besides owning his own construction company, Jim was a barber for over 50 yrs with the Yankee Clipper. That was his social outlet.
His loving caring personality along with his great sense of humor, allowed him to be a mentor and friend to all.
Jim is survived by his wife, Phyllis of 51 years; and one granddaughter, Randi. He was preceded in death by his only child, Jim in Nov. 2019. He leaves, brother, John; and sisters, Sandi and Connie; along with two nephews and four nieces.
A celebration of life will be held on May 21, 2022. Location and time will follow at a later date.
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My very dear friend Jim, you will always have a special place in my heart. You are missed everyday and when we all meet you are always with us.
You were a great man and a great friend to us all.
Until we meet again my brother.
Much love
Julie
Julie
Friend
September 22, 2022
So sorry to hear about Jim´s passing Both Jim and Phyllis were great people to work for Sending prayers and good thoughts
Rosie Balderston Denbo
Work
May 8, 2022
So sorry to hear of Jim´s passing Both Jim and Phyllis were great people to work for Sending good thoughts and blessings Hugs
Rosie Balderston Denbo
Work
May 8, 2022
Dear Phyllis and family, So sorry to find Jim has passed. He was such a nice person. My heart hurts today. He touched so many people including myself with Gods words. Sincerely Deniece
Deniece Costello
Friend
November 7, 2021
My husband Paul enjoyed having his hair cut by Jim from the time we moved to Vancouver 50 years ago. Jim's warm personality with his expertise at haircutting kept Paul as a customer until Paul's passing at age 87. My prayers for you, Phyllis. Kris
Mrs. Paul (Kristin) Mangino
Work
November 6, 2021
Dear friend. you are truly missed but knowing we all will be together again is a comfort.
Your kind and loving words, all be them at times very direct will always remain with me.
My love to you always dear Phyllis. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort you.
Love, Libby
Libby Carter, Aurora CO
Friend
October 22, 2021
Jim was our neighbor in Pioneer Acres
For over 30 years. It was good to know that we had such a caring person here.
He was always lending a helping hand
To anyone that needed it. He will be missed.
Jeff and Bobbi Petersen
Friend
October 20, 2021
Jim you were a dad to me, always there for me! You came to almost every party I ever had, from kids birthday parties to graduation parties, to Easter egg hunts, I will miss you till I see you again!
Flo Whipple
October 17, 2021
Thank you Jim for being my dad and a grand dad to my boys in the Lord. We all really miss you. We will See you soonish. Rob, Spencer, Austin Cloke.
Rob Cloke
October 17, 2021
For our heart is broken losing our best friend and brother in the Lord! Jim was a very kind man and always willing to give a helping hand with anyone in need!
He will be truly missed by all that loved him.
Until we meet again my brother, Rest In Peace.
Much Love In Christ our Lord
Dale & Julie
Dale & Julie Riggins-Remsing
Friend
October 17, 2021
We were so sad to read about Jim's passing and please know that our prayers and love are with you Phyllis and the whole family. Jim was the kindest and God loving man whom we got to know through our Christianity and of course at the Yankee Clipper! May you find peace and
warmth from our Lord and have comfort until you meet again in Heaven.
Marty and Barb James
October 12, 2021
Dear Phyllis, my heart goes out to you due the loss of your loved Jim. He was such a wonderful man. You were so blessed to have spent your life with him. May your memories put a smile on your face until you two meet again. All my love.
Sandy Hayslip
Friend
October 11, 2021
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