James Charles Manuel

Jim was born in Portland, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. F. Victor Manuel. He attended Jefferson High School in Portland and Oregon State University where he received his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. After graduation, Jim worked for the Bureau of Mines in Albany for two years. He then joined the Navy, first attending electronics school on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay before serving on destroyers patrolling the Western Pacific during the Korean War. His electronics experience led to a 30-year career at Tektronix in the field of component engineering. Along with four others, he then founded a components manufacturing company where he worked until retirement. Jim was a member of the American Chemical Society and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In later years, Jim and his wife moved from their Cedar Mill home to Terwilliger Plaza to enjoy the advantages of a retirement community. Jim also appreciated nearby Duniway Park and Terwilliger Boulevard for his daily walks. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Lynn); sons, Robert in Brentwood, Tenn., and Michael in Portland; grandchildren, Nathan and Kelsey in California. A service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, 1838 S.W. Jefferson, Portland, OR 97201. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Terwilliger Plaza Foundation, 2545 S.W. Terwilliger Blvd., Portland, OR 97201.