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James Edward Maxson
09/17/1926 — 07/03/2010
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Rochelle, Illinois
James Edward Maxson
James Edward Maxson of West Richland went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2010 at the age of 83. Born in Rochelle, Illinois September 17, 1926. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 during WWII and served in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from Exxon Nuclear as a security officer.
He enjoyed going to his Wednesday morning coffee meeting with his friends and his Saturday War Games with his son.
He began playing drums in military academy and played in numerous dixieland and swing bands throughout his life. He still hit the skins, even at 83, to his favorite records.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Irene Maxson in 2006.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law James L. and Nancy Maxson, sister-in-law Marilyn Hart; grandchildren: Angelique Kellogg, Chris Ellis, Jason Ellis, Jimmy Owens, John Mc Cullough, Joe Owens, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous close friends and his beloved Houdini.
At his request, there will be a potluck celebration of his life with friends and family at his son & daughter-in-law's home, 535 N. 61st Ave, West Richland on Wednesday July 14th @ 6pm. For any further info contact Jim 509-947-5462.
A memorial fund account will be set up at HAPO in the near future.
Love you and Really Miss you Grandpa,Just wanted to let ya know,would love for you to call me Imbecile one more time. Life won’t be as good without you
I will always remember getting to know Jim on ABCD shift at Exxon Nuclear, as it was called then. Mostly to stay awake, we would sometimes chat for hours. Good times!
That was back in the 1980’s, but I have had the honor of being with him on some Wednesday mornings over coffee. He always had a quick wit and a pleasant sense of humor that could make anyone smile or laugh.
I will really miss Jim and his perspective on life. It has been a pleasure to know and work with him.
Jim Maxson:
Sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our condolences. Your father was enjoyable to be around. He was funny too. May God bless you and your family.
Love,
Dusty and Patty
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