James Allen Gossett Jr.

James A. Gossett Jr. of Vancouver, WA passed away Dec. 5, 2014. He was born Feb 11, 1944 to James and Ruth Gossett and was raised with 3 siblings in Arizona. Jim joined the military following high school & attended college shortly thereafter. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, working on cars and spending time with his family – especially his grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parent’s; James and Ruth Gossett, and brother, Robert Gossett. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Arleta Gossett; children, Bryan and Kim Gossett; and Susan and David Helmer; grandchildren, Casey Helmer, Carson Helmer, Shelby Gossett and Brandon Gossett; and sisters, Dorothy De Angelo and Mary Gossett. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Diabetes Association in memory of Jim.