Wasco County OR Archives Obituaries.....Atkins, James "Jim" Edward June 5, 2004
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The Dalles Chronicle,  June 8, 2004
     James “Jim” Edward Atkins, 69, a resident of The Dalles, died at the 
local hospital Saturday, June 5, 2004.
     He was born June 16, 1934, in Tate, Ga., moved to The Dalles as a child 
and graduated from The Dalles High School. After high school, he served in the 
U.S. Air Force for six years and continued his military career with the 
National Guard.
     After his Air Force enlistment, he returned to The Dalles and worked for 
Clifford & Martin as a vending machine mechanic, retiring in the late 90’s 
after 34 years.
     He had been active with Eagles, Elks, and Moose Lodges, and enjoyed 
spending time with his wife and family. 
     He is survived by his wife, Irene Erika (Bauer) Atkins, of The Dalles, 
whom he married on March 21, 1959, in Goldendale. He was preceded in death by 
one step-daughter, Joan Barber, in 1970.
     Graveside services will be held The Dalles Odd Fellows Cemetery on Cherry 
Heights Road on Wednesday, June 9, at 10 a.m. with Asa Jenson officiating. 
Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
     Memorials may be made to Wasco County Animal Shelter, 200 River Road, The 
Dalles, OR 97058 or Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation, 1121 SW Salmon 
St. Suite #200, Portland, OR 97205-2021.


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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