James (Jim/Willie) Richard Williamson

1934-2016

Jim passed away on February 15, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was born to Robert and Anna Williamson in Kansas City, Missouri.  He moved to Richland in 1944, and graduated from Columbia High School in 1953. 

Jim was married to Mable (Kathryn) Hudson in 1965.  They spent many happy days raising her two children, Gary & Larry Davis.

During the late 1960’s through the mid 1970’s Jim enjoyed shared ownership of a boat dock on the Columbia River called the “Lucky Six” with five of his friends, he taught many children how to waterski during those years.  Jim and Kathryn also loved spending time together boating, relaxing at their summer cabin in Twin Lakes, ID, traveling and being with friends and family. 

Jim was a loving, caring and generous man who would do everything he could for any family member or friend needing his help.  He had an inviting smile where you knew he would be your friend.

Jim served in the U.S. Army, as a Paratrooper.  He was a Pipefitter by trade at Hanford until his retirement in 1994.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn; Parents, Anna Swanson and Robert Sinclair Williamson; Sisters, Mildred W. Geisendorf, Joann Louise Williamson Freidlund; Brothers, Robert (Bob) Andrew Williamson, Allen (Al) Quiilian Williamson, and John (Jack) Roger Williamson.

He is survived by stepsons; Gary (Karen) Davis, Larry Davis, Sister, Jean W, Dreher, grandchildren Marie (Nick) West, Amanda Davis, Jason  (Alicia) Altman, Allison (Jason) Neiderhiser as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Richland on Saturday February 27^th, at 1:30 pm.

On behalf of the family, gratitude goes out to Professional Case Management (PCM) for all their services over the last 4 years and to Hospice at the Chaplaincy.