James R. Berry

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  • Friday, August 29, 2014 12:00am
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James R. Berry

James R. Berry

Our Dad, Jim Berry, age 73, of Grayland, WA, passed away from cancer on July 20, 2014, at the home of our Mom, Mary Berry in Kent. He was born June 11, 1941 in Red Bluff, CA to George E. Berry, Sr. and Clara Peyser Berry, and grew up in Bakersfield, CA. He enlisted in the Navy and served for eight years in radar and avionics, stationed in Oak Harbor, WA.

He worked at Video Electronics in Anacortes, before moving to Kent in 1975 to work for the Kent School District, retiring in 2002 as Electronics lead. He propelled the school district into the computer age by attending Apple training schools and setting up the district’s first computer systems.

After traveling around the country in his motor home, he settled in Grayland, where he enjoyed the ocean, beach and clam digging.

Jim was active as a leader in Bluebirds and Cub Scouts, as well as coaching soccer. He is survived by children Paul, Jonathan, Monica, Lance; grandchildren Hayley, Alexa, Alora; siblings, George Jr., Clarence, and Alice.

The family is planning a memorial this fall to honor his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim’s name to Seattle Children’s Hospital.


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