He was born in McCall Idaho October 9, 1961 to Fred and Vonda Mcfadden.
The family moved from Mccall to Hoquiam Washington in 1977.
James later moved back to Idaho got a job with the Forest Service and worked in Yellowstone Park. Where he met his first wife. They lived in New Meadows Idaho.
James then moved back to Washington and traveled all over The Pacific Northwest working as a Saw Filer in various sawmills.
After an accident with a log skidder and several health issues he was not able to work. He spent the last 5 years babysitting his grandson while his parents worked. His grandson was the light of his life. He enjoyed fishing, reading , watching old tv programs, telling stories, and listening to music.
He was proceeded in death by his mom. She died of breast cancer in 1996.
He is survived by his father Fred Mcfadden of Council Idaho. His son Fred Mcfadden and wife Becky of New Meadows Idaho. A Daughter Hannah Mcfadden of Olympia Washington, a step daughter Sarah McCann and husband George of Arizona . Daughter Jamme Leenstra , and husband John of Darrington Washington and his Baby Girl Amanda Mcfadden of Darrington Washington. His brother Kelly Mcfadden of Ontario Oregon, Sister Vonda ( Jody) and her husband Gary Walkama of Auburn Washington. He had 3 grandchildren and one on the way, that he was very excited about, and several nieces that loved him, and 2 step nephews. He is missed terribly! Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Written beautifully by his sister Vonda (Jody) Walkama
