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James L. "Jim" Bredesen
JAMES L. BREDESEN
May 20, 1940 ~ August 29, 2010
Jim, a loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away in Goldendale, WA on Aug. 29, 2010. He was born in St. Paul, MN to Glen and Dorothy Bredesen and raised in Willmar, MN.
After serving in the Navy, Jim moved to Portland, OR where he raced Hobby Stocks and Jalopies at Portland Speedway.
He worked as an iron worker and later as a truck driver and retired a proud Teamster from Oak Harbor Freight in 2003.
Jim is survived by his children, Susan (Robert) Barnes, Dori Cardon, Tami (Jeff) Johnson, Timothy (aka Bo) Bredesen, Tanya Wilson and Howie Gordon; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Jerry, Roger (Laurie), Rodney (Patty); and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Wendy.
Special thanks to Barbara Wilson for her help and love in caring for Jim at his home in Goldendale, WA.
Service will be Sept. 9, 2010 at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas, WA at 10:00 a.m., viewing at 9:00 a.m. There will be a celebration of Jim's life following the service at 12 Noon at the Vancouver Elk's Lodge #823, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd., Vancouver, WA.
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