James Allen Welsh "Jim" was born March 24th 1942. He arrived minutes before his twin sister Jane. The story goes she kicked him out! The twins joined their older brother Gerald and parents Lester and Esther Welsh. Their little sister Jene joined the family in August of 1943. The Welsh family lived in Nebraska. Upon graduation Jim joined the US Navy. He served for 8 years and was a store keeper on board ship.The skills of organization he learned there served him well his whole life. Malinda remembers fondly that on their road trip vacations the trunk of the car was packed the same way at every stop.
Jim started his walk with God at Boring convention in 1964. At that same convention he met Ann. For many years and in multiple states Jim and Ann had Sunday morning meeting and Wednesday night bible studies in their home.
Jim worked for the post office, Gates Rubber Company, Swift Adhesives, Reichold Chemical Company, and finished his career at Bob's Red Mill in Milwaukie Oregon. Since he was a formulator of glue both at Swift and Reichold he was famous for his quips "I'm a glue sniffer!" and "I stick to my job!"
Jim was a very loving and gracious host.
Jim is proceeded in death by his Son Gary, parents Lester and Esther, and older brother Gerald.
Jim is survived by his twin sister Jane, and his baby sister Jene. His wife of nearly 50 years Ann. His Daughter Malinda and husband Karl, granddaughter Rosanna and husband Jonathan, and his grandson Grant and girlfriend Brittany.
Jim was a loved Uncle by many nephews and nieces and a loved friend to many.
Over the past 7 months Jim has been cared for by many loving friends, caregivers, doctors and nurses.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.skylinememorialgardens.com for the Welsh family.
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