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James Arthur Ellingsworth
12/12/1954 — 04/18/2014
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Richland, WA
James Arthur Ellingsworth
James A. Ellingsworth, 59, of Pasco, WA passed away April 18, 2014. He was born December 12, 1954 in Richland, WA to Glenn and Bobbie Williams Ellingsworth. Jim was raised in West Richland, WA where he fished the Yakima River almost every day. He grew up teasing his cousins and became interested in football and loved watching the Green Bay Packers. Jim attended Columbia Basin College and played football during his time there. After graduating CBC he went on to attend Central Washington University and obtained his Bachelor's degree.
Jim worked out in the area for achieved an award for over 20 years of service at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. He also worked as a bus driver for Pasco School District. Jim enjoyed participating in the ARC square dances for many years and was a proud member of West Highlands United Methodist Church.
He loved his family and was extremely proud of his daughter, Kathryn. He loved spending time with everyone at various family gatherings but he was particularly fond of being "Papa" to his grandson, Carson. He will be dearly missed by his family and he many friends who dubbed him "best fishing guide in the Tri-Cities".
Jim is survived by his wife, Patti; father, Glenn; sister, Virginia Nash; brothers, Robert and Mike Ellingsworth; daughter, Kathryn Ellingsworth; step kids, Jessica Marcus Howard, Chase Dooley, Walker Dooley, and "Papa's best boy", grandson, Carson Dooley; the most wonderful aunts; cousins; and other relatives that made Jim's life complete. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bobbi Ellingsworth.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Memories at Sunset Event Center, 915 bypass highway, Richland, WA followed by an inurnment near the lake searching for the next "big catch" at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial Contributions may be made to ARC of Tri Cities 1455 Fowler Richland, WA 99352.
It has been forty years since I saw your grinning face…you will be forever young to me. Til we meet again, my friend, adios.
I worked with Jim at Transportation. It was a pleasure to have him around. He was gracious, respectful, reliable and on time. He would touch base with me about his payroll paperwork to make sure everything was on track, which was really helpful. He is missed.
Jim, you will be missed, good friend.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jim’s warm and friendly smile will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jim you blessed us all with your gentle heart! I can’t believe that you are gone, but heaven has another angel.
Jim was so excited for our upcoming reunion. I know he will be there in spirit. Rest in Peace Jim. You will be remembered.
You will be missed at least you are in a better place. Miss you.
I will miss you my friend. I always enjoyed the conversations. My deepest sympathy to the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
It has been forty years since I saw your grinning face…you will be forever young to me. Til we meet again, my friend, adios.
I worked with Jim at Transportation. It was a pleasure to have him around. He was gracious, respectful, reliable and on time. He would touch base with me about his payroll paperwork to make sure everything was on track, which was really helpful. He is missed.
Jim, you will be missed, good friend.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jim’s warm and friendly smile will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jim you blessed us all with your gentle heart! I can’t believe that you are gone, but heaven has another angel.
Jim was so excited for our upcoming reunion. I know he will be there in spirit. Rest in Peace Jim. You will be remembered.
You will be missed at least you are in a better place. Miss you.
I will miss you my friend. I always enjoyed the conversations. My deepest sympathy to the family, I am so sorry for your loss.
I knew Jim from school and was looking forward to seeing him at our class reunion. His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bless Jims family and relatives. This was too sudden and unfair. He was a great man that will be missed.
I’m truly sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I first met Jim in our senior year of high school and he was always kind-hearted. During this past year we became Facebook friends and I enjoyed his posts. Jim had a strong faith in the Lord and it’s comforting to know he’s in Heaven surrounded by God’s love and peace.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Jim’s family and friends.
RIP dear old friend you will be missed so much.You have always been one of my favorite people, will miss your big bear hugs. Now you can fish all day and not have to worry about going back to the old work grind. So sorry for your loss Patti and Kathryn, and to the rest of the Ellingsworth family.
God Bless you Jim. See you in Heaven someday my friend.
Our hearts are broken. Dale worked with Jim and thought the world of him. Also, Jim and I were old classmates and just started getting to know him this last year. We attended many events together and through facebook. Jim, we will miss you and hold you in our hearts forever. God Bless you my dear friend.
Terry & Dale Gunter
I worked for jim when he was supervsing at the 200 area powerhouses and water treatment plants.later, at pfp when he was a trainer we talked ocasionaly. jim was fun loving and i liked him very much.I wish there were more men like him. Mitch Dickey
We were greatly saddened to learn of “Jimmy’s” passing. He was so dear to Ali. Our thoughts are with you Pat and your family.
I first met Jim when I went to work at Hanford, in 1990. After both of us retired from Hanford, we would see each other daily, when we picked up our grandkids, who are friends with each other. Last year he was really excited to get his job driving school bus.
His bus route took him to the same school our grandkids attended When he pulled in with his bus, Jim and I would and wave to each other nearly every day, as I waited to pick up my grandkids. Sometimes we would talk while waiting for the kids to get out of school and catch up on what the latest.
I will miss Jim, he was a great guy, very down to earth, a man who loved his family and fishing.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim’s family.
Jim, you will be truly missed.
I worked with Jim in the SCC room at Hudson’s Bay High School in Vancouver. He was always so up beat and really loved the students. I am so sad to read about his passing. My prayers go out to Jim’s family.
It is so true, some people you meet leave footprints on your heart. Jim was one of those people. A special college friend, an inspiration on how he handled the ups and downs life brings us, and his strong faith. He has touched all who knew him in a most special way, for sure. I feel blessed to have known him. Thoughts and prayers to his family and other friends. He will be missed, but we all know he has his wings! Looking forward to seeing you in our next chapter!
Thoughts and prayers are with you, Patti and family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless!
I am very sad to learn of Jim’s passing. I have fond memories talking to him about football when I was playing flag football in West Richmond. I also think he first introduced us horror movies when he was watching Friday the 13th when we came to visit. I am sorry I had to miss the funeral. Thinking of Jim and his family.
I will miss your big genuine smile and deep belly laugh. Thanks for protecting me on and off the football field when we were at Central together. Rest in peace my friend, you will be truly missed. I’ll see you on the other side!
Jim,
We had a lot of great times together in college. You were a good friend back then. We will always keep you in our thoughts when visiting the Tri-Cities area.
Peace be you,
Jamie and Karen Creek
My deepest sympathy to Jim’s family and friends. Sometimes it seems that you can’t take the true measure of a man until he’s gone. Judging by the many positive comments I seen on social media, the big man had a big heart. I regret not having had an opportunity to get to know him better.
To my good friend Jim. May you rest in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ until we walk together at his reappearing. For the dead in Christ shall rise first, and then we that are alive and remain, shall be caught up to meet him, and there we shall forever remain!
Friends are hard to come by but close friends are hard to loose. I will miss getting together when I come to town and will think of you often. Rest in peace my friend
Hugs to all….Family and Friends! We all lost a Teddy Bear…
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim’s family
We’re thinking of the Ellingsworth family at this very difficult time. I have alot of fond memories of him while growing up. Praying for peace and comfort to you all.
Jim, It has been my pleasure to have you as a friend. Your strong faith in the Lord and kind hearted soul was an inspiration to me and many others. You will be missed but I know where you are now and I find peace in that. See you in Heaven someday buddy!
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