Michael Edward James

Mike was born at Fairchild Air Force Base October 7, 1966 to Larry and Sherrie James. The family then spent 2 years in Rantoul, Illinois while Larry was still in the Air Force before permanently moving back to Spokane. He spent all of his school years within the Central Valley School District. Starting off at University Elementary, moving on to Bowdish Jr High and finishing up at University High School.

Mike spent 2 years at North Idaho College before enlisting in the U.S. Navy for 6 years when he was honorably discharged and came back home to Spokane.

Mike leaves behind two children, Brandon and Alyssa James, his parents, Larry and Sherrie James, one brother, Rob James, two sisters Leisa (Mario) James and Rebecca (Kurt) Tusberg, and a huge extended family of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and an amazing group of friends.

Mike…he was one of the good ones and we have all been so lucky that he was a part of our lives. He will be forever missed by his family and huge network of friends.