He graduated from Scio High School and joined the Army (military police). He was an accomplished gymnast until he suffered an injury that ended his dream to advance and participate in the Olympics.
He was care free, funny and loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed reading, country music, history and completing cross puzzles.
In addition to his parents, Jimmie D. is preceded in death by his siblings, Gene L. Shindler, Ray A. Shindler, Wayne G. Shindler, Tom Shindler, Helen C. Shindler and Terry A. Shindler.
He is survived by his children, Susan (Gunderman) Rothe, Gregory Gunderman, Jimmie J. Shindler and wife Yami, John A. Shindler and wife Elke, Rieny D. Shindler and husband Jaime; siblings, Donald H. Shindler, Donna (Shindler) Bender and husband Sonny, John A. Shindler and wife Jackie and Lee R. Shindler; and many beloved grandchildren, great- grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
A private graveside service will be held at Franklin Butte Masonic Cemetery in Scio, Oregon.
A visitation will not be held due to the pandemic. Please leave online condolences at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.
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