Published in Tri-City Herald on September 15, 2012
July 28, 1927-September 9, 2012
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home
James W. Alexander passed away September 9, 2012, at Park Plaza Independent Living Facility in Walla Walla.
He was born July 28, 1927, in Trenton, Missouri, to James and Hester Alexander. The family later moved to Walla Walla. He spent a short time in the Navy during World War II and was discharged when the war was over. During his brief military career, he received the World War II Victory Medal.
His father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later Jim also worked for the UPRR. He retired as conductor of the railroad at age 62. He married Doris E. Criss on June 5, 1949, and had five children. He moved to Kennewick in 1970, where he met his friend and companion of 30 plus years, Betty Compton.
Jim loved animals and during his life adopted several rescue dogs. He loved to boat, ride his Goldwing motorcycle and travel around the country in his motorhome visiting friends and family. You could always count on Jim to tell a joke or two. He loved singing and was quite the dancer. Doing crossword puzzles and writing poetry were a favorite pastimes.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Alexander and Gerald Alexander; sisters, Helen Tigh and Mildred Whitehead. He is survived by his wife Doris Alexander of Walla Walla; sons, Ronald Alexander of Walla Walla, Richard Alexander of North Carolina, Robert Alexander of College Place; daughters, Janet Opp of Walla Walla and Judy Rowland of Dayton.
He has five grandchildren, Jeff Bradshaw of College Place, Kristina Bradshaw of Florida, Andrew Dicken of Ellensburg, Travis Alexander of North Carolina and Kyla Hile of Idaho.
He also has five great-grandchildren, Corbyn and Tessa of North Carolina, Brooklyn of Ellensburg and Brooks and Gillian of Clarkston.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Society or the Pioneer Park Aviary through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
July 28, 1927-September 9, 2012
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home
James W. Alexander passed away September 9, 2012, at Park Plaza Independent Living Facility in Walla Walla.
He was born July 28, 1927, in Trenton, Missouri, to James and Hester Alexander. The family later moved to Walla Walla. He spent a short time in the Navy during World War II and was discharged when the war was over. During his brief military career, he received the World War II Victory Medal.
His father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later Jim also worked for the UPRR. He retired as conductor of the railroad at age 62. He married Doris E. Criss on June 5, 1949, and had five children. He moved to Kennewick in 1970, where he met his friend and companion of 30 plus years, Betty Compton.
Jim loved animals and during his life adopted several rescue dogs. He loved to boat, ride his Goldwing motorcycle and travel around the country in his motorhome visiting friends and family. You could always count on Jim to tell a joke or two. He loved singing and was quite the dancer. Doing crossword puzzles and writing poetry were a favorite pastimes.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Alexander and Gerald Alexander; sisters, Helen Tigh and Mildred Whitehead. He is survived by his wife Doris Alexander of Walla Walla; sons, Ronald Alexander of Walla Walla, Richard Alexander of North Carolina, Robert Alexander of College Place; daughters, Janet Opp of Walla Walla and Judy Rowland of Dayton.
He has five grandchildren, Jeff Bradshaw of College Place, Kristina Bradshaw of Florida, Andrew Dicken of Ellensburg, Travis Alexander of North Carolina and Kyla Hile of Idaho.
He also has five great-grandchildren, Corbyn and Tessa of North Carolina, Brooklyn of Ellensburg and Brooks and Gillian of Clarkston.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Society or the Pioneer Park Aviary through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
Published in Tri-City Herald on September 15, 2012
July 28, 1927-September 9, 2012
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home
James W. Alexander passed away September 9, 2012, at Park Plaza Independent Living Facility in Walla Walla.
He was born July 28, 1927, in Trenton, Missouri, to James and Hester Alexander. The family later moved to Walla Walla. He spent a short time in the Navy during World War II and was discharged when the war was over. During his brief military career, he received the World War II Victory Medal.
His father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later Jim also worked for the UPRR. He retired as conductor of the railroad at age 62. He married Doris E. Criss on June 5, 1949, and had five children. He moved to Kennewick in 1970, where he met his friend and companion of 30 plus years, Betty Compton.
Jim loved animals and during his life adopted several rescue dogs. He loved to boat, ride his Goldwing motorcycle and travel around the country in his motorhome visiting friends and family. You could always count on Jim to tell a joke or two. He loved singing and was quite the dancer. Doing crossword puzzles and writing poetry were a favorite pastimes.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Alexander and Gerald Alexander; sisters, Helen Tigh and Mildred Whitehead. He is survived by his wife Doris Alexander of Walla Walla; sons, Ronald Alexander of Walla Walla, Richard Alexander of North Carolina, Robert Alexander of College Place; daughters, Janet Opp of Walla Walla and Judy Rowland of Dayton.
He has five grandchildren, Jeff Bradshaw of College Place, Kristina Bradshaw of Florida, Andrew Dicken of Ellensburg, Travis Alexander of North Carolina and Kyla Hile of Idaho.
He also has five great-grandchildren, Corbyn and Tessa of North Carolina, Brooklyn of Ellensburg and Brooks and Gillian of Clarkston.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Society or the Pioneer Park Aviary through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
July 28, 1927-September 9, 2012
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home
James W. Alexander passed away September 9, 2012, at Park Plaza Independent Living Facility in Walla Walla.
He was born July 28, 1927, in Trenton, Missouri, to James and Hester Alexander. The family later moved to Walla Walla. He spent a short time in the Navy during World War II and was discharged when the war was over. During his brief military career, he received the World War II Victory Medal.
His father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later Jim also worked for the UPRR. He retired as conductor of the railroad at age 62. He married Doris E. Criss on June 5, 1949, and had five children. He moved to Kennewick in 1970, where he met his friend and companion of 30 plus years, Betty Compton.
Jim loved animals and during his life adopted several rescue dogs. He loved to boat, ride his Goldwing motorcycle and travel around the country in his motorhome visiting friends and family. You could always count on Jim to tell a joke or two. He loved singing and was quite the dancer. Doing crossword puzzles and writing poetry were a favorite pastimes.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Alexander and Gerald Alexander; sisters, Helen Tigh and Mildred Whitehead. He is survived by his wife Doris Alexander of Walla Walla; sons, Ronald Alexander of Walla Walla, Richard Alexander of North Carolina, Robert Alexander of College Place; daughters, Janet Opp of Walla Walla and Judy Rowland of Dayton.
He has five grandchildren, Jeff Bradshaw of College Place, Kristina Bradshaw of Florida, Andrew Dicken of Ellensburg, Travis Alexander of North Carolina and Kyla Hile of Idaho.
He also has five great-grandchildren, Corbyn and Tessa of North Carolina, Brooklyn of Ellensburg and Brooks and Gillian of Clarkston.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Humane Society or the Pioneer Park Aviary through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.
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