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James Homan
11/09/1952 — 09/30/2025
From Richland, WA
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James Homan
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.
I’m so sorry that I wasn’t aware of Jim’s passing in September 2025. I learned of it from another friend this weekend.
I had known Jim for many years and worked with him directly at Hanford. More recently I had only been able to interact through social media. Jim was an excellent Project Manager and Engineer, and had a great personality. I always enjoyed working with him. He will be missed by his many work colleagues and friends.
We are sad and so sorry to hear (read) about Jim’s passing away. Jim’s family, you are in our thoughts, prayers and weekly reflections.
I met Jim, many many years ago … early Spring 1983 … Hanford Reservation … 100 Area … 100N Reactor … 1118 Mobile Office (MO). We was a Cougar (WSU Mechanical Engineer) and I was a Vandal (U of Idaho Mechanical Engineer). We shared the same office 1118 M.O. for many years and fast became great friends. Please, let me shared a story, makes me smile everytime time … still, after all these many years. Many of us went skiing that particular weekend to Bluewood (Dayton, WA). Beautiful sunshine day, clear skies, great dry snow conditions … perfect!! Upon riding the chairlife to the top, we headed to one of our favorite ski runs. We started the ski run STRONG! Very early into the run, Jim took an extremely nasty fall, released from both his ski bindings. I stopped early, started climbing / stepping my way back to Jim to see if he was safe and NOT hurt. We soon both discovered that one of his boards had lost his toe binding piece … making it IMPOSSIBLE to ski back to the Bluewood Maintenance Shop for ski repaires. Friends each took a single ski to carry. I asked Jim to step on the back of my boards, wrap his arms around my waist, lock his hands and hang on TIGHT!! Here we go … it was the funniest thing watching two grown men skiing SO CLOSE TOGETHER!! Took two falls together on the mountain run that day … we ski all the way down the mountain … we made it to the repair shop … SAFE and SOUND! Boy, did we get a boatload of strange looks from other skiers. We were definitely the top of the mountain gossip that day … to funny!!
I’m still SMILING and LAUGHING!!
Joe Johnston
Hillsboro, Oregon
I was saddened to hear about Jim’s passing. I knew Jim 40 years ago at 100-N. I was the secretary for the engineering department Jim was part of. I will remember him as friendly, funny, and kind. He was always ready with a smile. Wishing his family and loved ones comfort in the knowledge that he is remembered fondly.
Hello, my name is Mary and I did Jim’s hair for over 25 years. I’m gonna miss his smile and his infectious personality.
He was so funny. One thing I know about Jim is that definitely was a daredevil and loved riding motorcycles . I couldn’t believe all the bones he had broken …
He loved his two daughters so very very much.!! He talked about them all the time. ..
One story that I have is his last haircut was right before his last reunion and he didn’t want me to cut very much of it off , cause he was gonna grow it long to taunt his aunt , something about him having long hair when he was younger, and she didn’t like it and he thought it was so funny that he was gonna go to the reunion with long hair , and walk up to her and ask her if she remembered that time when she said that she didn’t like his hair long.. One thing about Jim He always told you like it was and didn’t really care if you liked it or not, but he always had a smile on his face when he did it . all the stories he told me sitting in my chair. Definitely gonna miss that guy..
Very sad to hear this news about my dear old friend Jim. We shared many a fun time together during GHS days and afterwards at YVC as well as keeping in touch 12,000 miles away via email.
Jim and I always connected as brothers of a different mother via our love of music. No doubt listening to some great tunes while cruising the byways of the here after on his bike.
Condolences to all his family and friends. RIP OL’ Buddy.
Jim was always the life of the party and will be missed at future class reunions. Rest in peace Jim…..
Jim was a high school classmate. Sending my deepest sympathy to his family.
Jim was a great guy – one of the most positive attitude people I was ever around at work in my career. Always upbeat. Prayers to Nancy and rest easy, Jim.
I can’t believe he’s gone. When we ran into each other at the doc office I should have insisted we get together. Never enough time. I won’t forget him, he was one of the good guys. RIP JIM
Condolences to one and all , Jim is and will be missed so sorry ,we are saddened at his passing
Will miss you Jim, we had a great time growing up together.
Take five brother…it only takes a minute
Although I personally did not know Jim I do know one of his brothers. Since traits run through a family and the brother I know is kind, generous and helpful I can say that Jim is the same. prayers for Jim, his immediate family and his friends during this time of mourning.
My thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
It was truly a pleasure working with your father for so many years. He will be deeply missed. Our paths crossed many times. From the early days at WNP #2, to later at Hanford.
My sincere condolences,
Mike McKinney
Jim, “til we meet again, my friend”.
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