Bonner County ID Archives Obituaries.....Gunderson, James E. October 1, 2005 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/id/idfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: K T bluewolf@onemain.com October 13, 2005, 12:32 am Priest River Times James E. Gunderson James E. Gunderson, a resident of Colville, Wash. passed away on Oct. 1, 2005 at the age of 67 following a rapid progression of Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). He was born on Aug. 5, 1938 in Wales, N.D., the son of Hans and Beatrice Mary (Lariviere) Gunderson. James spent his early years in Hannah, N.D., where he began school. At the age of 12, James moved with his family to Snoqualmie, Wash., where he finished his education. James entered the work force as a young man to support the needs of his family. He worked at the local gas station, Tanner Lumber Mill and Weyerhauser. At the age of 18, James went to work with Boeing as Machinist in the Airplane On the Ground (AOG) division. He repaired aircraft on location throughout the world and retired from Boeing after 38 years. While working for Boeing he resided primarily in Fall City, Wash. Following his retirement, James resided in Electric City, Wash., Post Falls and Priest River, Idaho prior to his move to Colville. James was a member of the Cle Elum Eagles Lodge for 25 years and the Ellensburg Moose Lodge for 15 years. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with family and friends. Conversations shared around the card table and fire pit were some of his favorites. James will be remembered as a great father, grandfather and friend whose great strength of character, love for life and proud nature will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Sam and Gary Gunderson, sister, Betty McLain, and niece, Audrey Hurst. James is survived by his daughter, Kristie Brauhn and her husband, Tim, Colville, Wash.; son, Mike Gunderson and his wife Alicia, Osburn, Idaho; brothers, Leo Gunderson, Ellensburg, Wash.; and Noel Gunderson and his wife, Edna, Electric City, Wash.; sister, Shirley Bricker and her husband, Roland, Bullhead City, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Katrina, Nicole, Crystal, Matt, Joey and Gary, two great grandchildren, Layla and Halle Jo and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for James E. Gunderson was held on Oct. 8 at the Eagles Lodge in Cle Elum, Wash. Memorial contributions can be given to the ALS Association @ www.alsa.org. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. Additional Comments: Priest River Times Priest River, Bonner County, Idaho Volunteer submission - No relation to the deceased. 12 October 2005 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/id/bonner/obits/g/gunderso938gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/idfiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb