James E Stark

James was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to parents Burley and Lucy M. Lilly Stark.

He joined the Army on October 23, 1945 and served in WW11 and then reenlisted on August 7, 1950 and served in the Korean Conflict. He met and married Irene in Salinas California on December 24, 1950

He worked in construction in California and then made a move to Renton in 1968 and continued to work in construction. He went to work for the Renton School District in 1970 and retired from there in 1988.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, but his biggest joy was his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 63years, Margaret Irene Stark of Springfield, Oregon; son Jim & Kim Stark of Renton, daughter Jacqui & Rod Finley of Camino California. 6 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by…His parents Burley and Lucy Stark, his brothers Edward Stark, Bernard Stark, Jack Stark, Herman Stark, and John Stark. His sisters, Agnes Sweet, Margaret Baltz, Katherine Norris, and Wilma Stark.

There will be a funeral service for James on July 3, 2014 at Greenwood Funeral Home at 2PM, followed by a committal service.

Donations may be made to:

Fresenius Medical Services

Springfield Oregon Clinic 2104

304 Q St.

Springfield, OR. 97477

Trinity Baptist Church

1162 B St.

Springfield, OR. 97477