James Lee Homan (Jim) passed away on September 30, 2025, at his home in Richland, Washington.  He was born on November 9, 1952, in Sunnyside, Washington.

Jim grew up in Grandview, Washington.  He graduated from Grandview High School in 1971 where he participated in football, basketball, track, and the drum line.  He was an avid reader and loved studying science.  Out of high school, Jim worked at many jobs to earn his way through Washington State University.  He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1982.  In his career as a project manager, he managed major projects at the Hanford nuclear site, as well as major security projects overseas and projects for the Fukushima disaster cleanup efforts.

Jim met Nancy Cichocki while attending college.  They were married on June 30, 1979, and raised two daughters together.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Homan and Ruth Conry: stepfather, Blaine Conry: and stepsister, Delores Zimmerman.  He is survived by his beloved, immediate family members including daughter, Lindsey Homan and granddaughter Aelin; daughter Heather (Lance) Richotte, and soon-to-arrive granddaughter Richotte; Nancy Homan and Ricki Marder.  He is also survived by extended family including brothers David (Maria) Hill, Delbert Conry, Donald (Becky) Conry, Dennis (Melissa) Homan, Mike Homan and Marty (Suzanne) Homan; sister, Patty (Eugene) Blair; and many nieces and nephews.  He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Einan’s Sunset Funeral Home, 915 Bypass Hwy, Bldg. H, Richland, Washington 99352.