James Everett Cummings, 95, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, 9 Feb 2023, at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Ellensburg, Washington. Jim was born on Veterans Day, 11 Nov 1927, in Everett, Washington, to Roy Cummings (1903-1982) and Gladys Alberta Lee (1907-1993). He was raised in Everett, Snoqualmie Falls, and Monroe, Washington.
Jim left home at the age of 14 and hitched a ride across Snoqualmie Pass to stay with friends in Ellensburg. He earned money by picking potatoes on a farm in the Badger Pocket, spoke of working at Bozman Cannery, and he washed cars for Mr. Kelleher at the Ford Garage. He talked about 'The Nifty' a barbershop on Main Street, the HiWay Grille and Vails Grocery.
Jim attended Ellensburg High School but, at age 16, left school to return to the west side and worked in the Seattle Shipyards. Then, on 12 Sep 1945, at the age of 17, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, at Seattle. He reported to San Diego where he trained at Camp Delmar on the LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked)—an amphibious cargo carrier, which was essential to the U.S. forces in the Pacific during World War II. Jim served in Hawaii, Guam and Japan. Then in 1948, his orders took him back to California to serve as a Navy prison guard at Terminal Island Military Prison in San Pedro. During this time, Jim took a GED test through the CWCE (Center for Workforce and Community Education) and received his diploma from Ellensburg High School, class of 1948. Jim was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1949 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
In 1950, Jim started attending college at Seattle Pacific College; however, he received orders again, calling him back to active duty in Korea. Jim attained the rank of Sargeant (E-5) during the Korean War. He served both at Masaan and then at Inchon where he was sent down the Hon River on patrols. Jim's unit was also assigned to an Army artillery unit that was located northwest of Seoul, on the Imjin River.
Jim received numerous medals, ribbons, and accommodations which included the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Marine Security Guard Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal, the Presidential ribbon from Korea, the Expert Rifleman Badge and the Sharpshooter Pistol Badge.
When Jim returned from Korea, he married his sweetheart Opal Irene Lowery (1923-2009), whom he called his 'Gem.' They were married over 55 years and raised four children.
Jim apprenticed and worked as a carpenter for many years. Large projects during his career included the Monorail construction at Disneyland.
In 2004, Jim moved back to Ellensburg and enjoyed being a part of his Ellensburg family; brother Keith Cummings, niece Peggy (Bob) and Derek and Bethany Eaton, niece Gayle Thomas, and nephews Randy, Jerry, and Ted Cummings. He enjoyed holidays, birthdays, sporting events, concerts, and Veterans Day events, including school assemblies, where he loved to call out his great niece and nephew and announce how proud he was of them. He enjoyed many a Sunday dinner and quiet afternoons with his brother, Keith watching old westerns.
Jim was known around Ellensburg for his harmonica playing and his friendly smile. He loved to tell jokes and would do so with a twinkle in his eye. He was very proud of his military service and would share pictures of his memories with anyone who would listen. He loved to participate in the Veterans Day parades each year and many local folks always watched for him in the parade.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, daughter Janet Hood, son Lyle Cummings; parents, Roy and Gladys Cummings; siblings, Wayne (Mary) Cummings, Ethel (Don) Batcheldor, Wanda (Ancel) Bachelor, Freida (Harold) Lincoln, and sister-in-law Evelyn Cummings.
Jim is survived by his son Tim (Colleen) Cummings; daughter Judy (Jerry) Ernst; brother Keith Cummings; five grandchildren—James (Chauncey) Hood, Becki (Brenton) McAdow, Aaron Ernst, Matt (Jessica) Ernst, Joshua Cummings; and 9 great-grandchildren—Savannah, Adaline, Miller, Renee, Allie, Kevin, Noah Alex and Ryan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, 11 Mar 2023, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg, Washington. To share a memory of Jim, please visit www.keithandkeith.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Ellensburg, for their loving care for Jim. We appreciate you all!
Semper Fi, Jim! Go Rest High on that Mountain!
Jim left home at the age of 14 and hitched a ride across Snoqualmie Pass to stay with friends in Ellensburg. He earned money by picking potatoes on a farm in the Badger Pocket, spoke of working at Bozman Cannery, and he washed cars for Mr. Kelleher at the Ford Garage. He talked about 'The Nifty' a barbershop on Main Street, the HiWay Grille and Vails Grocery.
Jim attended Ellensburg High School but, at age 16, left school to return to the west side and worked in the Seattle Shipyards. Then, on 12 Sep 1945, at the age of 17, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, at Seattle. He reported to San Diego where he trained at Camp Delmar on the LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked)—an amphibious cargo carrier, which was essential to the U.S. forces in the Pacific during World War II. Jim served in Hawaii, Guam and Japan. Then in 1948, his orders took him back to California to serve as a Navy prison guard at Terminal Island Military Prison in San Pedro. During this time, Jim took a GED test through the CWCE (Center for Workforce and Community Education) and received his diploma from Ellensburg High School, class of 1948. Jim was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1949 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
In 1950, Jim started attending college at Seattle Pacific College; however, he received orders again, calling him back to active duty in Korea. Jim attained the rank of Sargeant (E-5) during the Korean War. He served both at Masaan and then at Inchon where he was sent down the Hon River on patrols. Jim's unit was also assigned to an Army artillery unit that was located northwest of Seoul, on the Imjin River.
Jim received numerous medals, ribbons, and accommodations which included the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Marine Security Guard Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal, the Presidential ribbon from Korea, the Expert Rifleman Badge and the Sharpshooter Pistol Badge.
When Jim returned from Korea, he married his sweetheart Opal Irene Lowery (1923-2009), whom he called his 'Gem.' They were married over 55 years and raised four children.
Jim apprenticed and worked as a carpenter for many years. Large projects during his career included the Monorail construction at Disneyland.
In 2004, Jim moved back to Ellensburg and enjoyed being a part of his Ellensburg family; brother Keith Cummings, niece Peggy (Bob) and Derek and Bethany Eaton, niece Gayle Thomas, and nephews Randy, Jerry, and Ted Cummings. He enjoyed holidays, birthdays, sporting events, concerts, and Veterans Day events, including school assemblies, where he loved to call out his great niece and nephew and announce how proud he was of them. He enjoyed many a Sunday dinner and quiet afternoons with his brother, Keith watching old westerns.
Jim was known around Ellensburg for his harmonica playing and his friendly smile. He loved to tell jokes and would do so with a twinkle in his eye. He was very proud of his military service and would share pictures of his memories with anyone who would listen. He loved to participate in the Veterans Day parades each year and many local folks always watched for him in the parade.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, daughter Janet Hood, son Lyle Cummings; parents, Roy and Gladys Cummings; siblings, Wayne (Mary) Cummings, Ethel (Don) Batcheldor, Wanda (Ancel) Bachelor, Freida (Harold) Lincoln, and sister-in-law Evelyn Cummings.
Jim is survived by his son Tim (Colleen) Cummings; daughter Judy (Jerry) Ernst; brother Keith Cummings; five grandchildren—James (Chauncey) Hood, Becki (Brenton) McAdow, Aaron Ernst, Matt (Jessica) Ernst, Joshua Cummings; and 9 great-grandchildren—Savannah, Adaline, Miller, Renee, Allie, Kevin, Noah Alex and Ryan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, 11 Mar 2023, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg, Washington. To share a memory of Jim, please visit www.keithandkeith.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Ellensburg, for their loving care for Jim. We appreciate you all!
Semper Fi, Jim! Go Rest High on that Mountain!
James Everett Cummings, 95, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, 9 Feb 2023, at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Ellensburg, Washington. Jim was born on Veterans Day, 11 Nov 1927, in Everett, Washington, to Roy Cummings (1903-1982) and Gladys Alberta Lee (1907-1993). He was raised in Everett, Snoqualmie Falls, and Monroe, Washington.
Jim left home at the age of 14 and hitched a ride across Snoqualmie Pass to stay with friends in Ellensburg. He earned money by picking potatoes on a farm in the Badger Pocket, spoke of working at Bozman Cannery, and he washed cars for Mr. Kelleher at the Ford Garage. He talked about 'The Nifty' a barbershop on Main Street, the HiWay Grille and Vails Grocery.
Jim attended Ellensburg High School but, at age 16, left school to return to the west side and worked in the Seattle Shipyards. Then, on 12 Sep 1945, at the age of 17, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, at Seattle. He reported to San Diego where he trained at Camp Delmar on the LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked)—an amphibious cargo carrier, which was essential to the U.S. forces in the Pacific during World War II. Jim served in Hawaii, Guam and Japan. Then in 1948, his orders took him back to California to serve as a Navy prison guard at Terminal Island Military Prison in San Pedro. During this time, Jim took a GED test through the CWCE (Center for Workforce and Community Education) and received his diploma from Ellensburg High School, class of 1948. Jim was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1949 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
In 1950, Jim started attending college at Seattle Pacific College; however, he received orders again, calling him back to active duty in Korea. Jim attained the rank of Sargeant (E-5) during the Korean War. He served both at Masaan and then at Inchon where he was sent down the Hon River on patrols. Jim's unit was also assigned to an Army artillery unit that was located northwest of Seoul, on the Imjin River.
Jim received numerous medals, ribbons, and accommodations which included the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Marine Security Guard Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal, the Presidential ribbon from Korea, the Expert Rifleman Badge and the Sharpshooter Pistol Badge.
When Jim returned from Korea, he married his sweetheart Opal Irene Lowery (1923-2009), whom he called his 'Gem.' They were married over 55 years and raised four children.
Jim apprenticed and worked as a carpenter for many years. Large projects during his career included the Monorail construction at Disneyland.
In 2004, Jim moved back to Ellensburg and enjoyed being a part of his Ellensburg family; brother Keith Cummings, niece Peggy (Bob) and Derek and Bethany Eaton, niece Gayle Thomas, and nephews Randy, Jerry, and Ted Cummings. He enjoyed holidays, birthdays, sporting events, concerts, and Veterans Day events, including school assemblies, where he loved to call out his great niece and nephew and announce how proud he was of them. He enjoyed many a Sunday dinner and quiet afternoons with his brother, Keith watching old westerns.
Jim was known around Ellensburg for his harmonica playing and his friendly smile. He loved to tell jokes and would do so with a twinkle in his eye. He was very proud of his military service and would share pictures of his memories with anyone who would listen. He loved to participate in the Veterans Day parades each year and many local folks always watched for him in the parade.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, daughter Janet Hood, son Lyle Cummings; parents, Roy and Gladys Cummings; siblings, Wayne (Mary) Cummings, Ethel (Don) Batcheldor, Wanda (Ancel) Bachelor, Freida (Harold) Lincoln, and sister-in-law Evelyn Cummings.
Jim is survived by his son Tim (Colleen) Cummings; daughter Judy (Jerry) Ernst; brother Keith Cummings; five grandchildren—James (Chauncey) Hood, Becki (Brenton) McAdow, Aaron Ernst, Matt (Jessica) Ernst, Joshua Cummings; and 9 great-grandchildren—Savannah, Adaline, Miller, Renee, Allie, Kevin, Noah Alex and Ryan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, 11 Mar 2023, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg, Washington. To share a memory of Jim, please visit www.keithandkeith.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Ellensburg, for their loving care for Jim. We appreciate you all!
Semper Fi, Jim! Go Rest High on that Mountain!
Jim left home at the age of 14 and hitched a ride across Snoqualmie Pass to stay with friends in Ellensburg. He earned money by picking potatoes on a farm in the Badger Pocket, spoke of working at Bozman Cannery, and he washed cars for Mr. Kelleher at the Ford Garage. He talked about 'The Nifty' a barbershop on Main Street, the HiWay Grille and Vails Grocery.
Jim attended Ellensburg High School but, at age 16, left school to return to the west side and worked in the Seattle Shipyards. Then, on 12 Sep 1945, at the age of 17, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, at Seattle. He reported to San Diego where he trained at Camp Delmar on the LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked)—an amphibious cargo carrier, which was essential to the U.S. forces in the Pacific during World War II. Jim served in Hawaii, Guam and Japan. Then in 1948, his orders took him back to California to serve as a Navy prison guard at Terminal Island Military Prison in San Pedro. During this time, Jim took a GED test through the CWCE (Center for Workforce and Community Education) and received his diploma from Ellensburg High School, class of 1948. Jim was discharged from the Marine Corps in 1949 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
In 1950, Jim started attending college at Seattle Pacific College; however, he received orders again, calling him back to active duty in Korea. Jim attained the rank of Sargeant (E-5) during the Korean War. He served both at Masaan and then at Inchon where he was sent down the Hon River on patrols. Jim's unit was also assigned to an Army artillery unit that was located northwest of Seoul, on the Imjin River.
Jim received numerous medals, ribbons, and accommodations which included the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Marine Security Guard Ribbon, the United Nations Service Medal, the Presidential ribbon from Korea, the Expert Rifleman Badge and the Sharpshooter Pistol Badge.
When Jim returned from Korea, he married his sweetheart Opal Irene Lowery (1923-2009), whom he called his 'Gem.' They were married over 55 years and raised four children.
Jim apprenticed and worked as a carpenter for many years. Large projects during his career included the Monorail construction at Disneyland.
In 2004, Jim moved back to Ellensburg and enjoyed being a part of his Ellensburg family; brother Keith Cummings, niece Peggy (Bob) and Derek and Bethany Eaton, niece Gayle Thomas, and nephews Randy, Jerry, and Ted Cummings. He enjoyed holidays, birthdays, sporting events, concerts, and Veterans Day events, including school assemblies, where he loved to call out his great niece and nephew and announce how proud he was of them. He enjoyed many a Sunday dinner and quiet afternoons with his brother, Keith watching old westerns.
Jim was known around Ellensburg for his harmonica playing and his friendly smile. He loved to tell jokes and would do so with a twinkle in his eye. He was very proud of his military service and would share pictures of his memories with anyone who would listen. He loved to participate in the Veterans Day parades each year and many local folks always watched for him in the parade.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, daughter Janet Hood, son Lyle Cummings; parents, Roy and Gladys Cummings; siblings, Wayne (Mary) Cummings, Ethel (Don) Batcheldor, Wanda (Ancel) Bachelor, Freida (Harold) Lincoln, and sister-in-law Evelyn Cummings.
Jim is survived by his son Tim (Colleen) Cummings; daughter Judy (Jerry) Ernst; brother Keith Cummings; five grandchildren—James (Chauncey) Hood, Becki (Brenton) McAdow, Aaron Ernst, Matt (Jessica) Ernst, Joshua Cummings; and 9 great-grandchildren—Savannah, Adaline, Miller, Renee, Allie, Kevin, Noah Alex and Ryan; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, 11 Mar 2023, at the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Ellensburg, Washington. To share a memory of Jim, please visit www.keithandkeith.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center in Ellensburg, for their loving care for Jim. We appreciate you all!
Semper Fi, Jim! Go Rest High on that Mountain!
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