James Peder Clevenger

James Peder “Jim” Clevenger of Chehalis, Wash., was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 21, 2017, while at Providence St. Peter Hospital, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was preceded in his passing by his parents, Josh David Clevenger and Delores Carol Clevenger.

Jim is survived by his wife, Yvonne Clevenger; four children, William David Clevenger, Juliann Carol Dean (Andre), James M. Clevenger, and Haley Elise Hammer (Chester); four siblings, Jay Clevenger, Karen Clevenger (John Stachowiak), Ed Clevenger (Teri), and Jody Clevenger; his mother-in-law, Bonna Millus; 10 grandchildren, Dacy Spahr (Shelby), Brian Parker, Zander Rammage, Tristin Clevenger, Andrew Clevenger, Blaine Wass, Alex Clevenger, Jill Clevenger, Dominik Dean, and Jaxson Dean; a great-grandchild, Jayden Spahr; his in-laws, Mark and Wanda Fletcher, and Ken and Connie Kinder; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jim was born in Chehalis, Wash., on Jan. 3, 1955, and lived there most of his life. He graduated from W.F. West High School in 1973 and proudly served in the Navy from 1973 to 1978. He went on to work for the City of Chehalis Water Department. From there, he began his career with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 23 until he retired in 2015.

Jim loved to bowl and was on a league for many years. Fishing was also one of his favorites. He enjoyed repurposing furniture and other items into wonderful pieces. Most of all, he loved his family. Jim was well-loved and will be greatly missed.

A funeral service is scheduled to begin at noon Saturday at Sticklin Funeral Chapel in Centralia. Interment with Naval honors will follow at Fern Hill Cemetery on Bishop Road in Chehalis. Visitation is planned from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.