James Richard Young

James Richard Young, 89, of Baker City died May 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 26~ 2 p.m. at the Harvest Christian Church in Baker City, OR. 

Jim was born on November 12, 1931 in Medford, OR to parents Albert and Selma Young.  He attended grade school in Jacksonville, OR.  Jim joined the United States Army In 1952 where he served during the Korean War as a Corporal in the RA Infantry. His sacrifice and dedication earned Jim a National Defense Service Medal. After he was honorably discharged, Jim attended adult education courses through Del Norte County High School in Crescent, City CA where he received his diploma May 3, 1969.

In 1955 Jim met Lola Campbell in Gold Beach, OR. They were married on June 18, 1955 in Kerby, Oregon and together they had 3 children. They later divorced. Jim married Reva Helman on April 15, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Jims’ career included being a restaurant owner in Gold Beach and a manager at Fancy Dan’s Restaurant in 1976 in Baker City. He was a logging truck driver and also did forestry work. A proud accomplishment that he shared with his wife Reva was driving an 18 wheeler around the Pacific Northwest and Canada together.

 Jim was a member of both the VFW and The American Legion.

Jim enjoyed raising a garden so he could share his produce with others. He loved growing beautiful flowers, especially Roses and Dahlias, and keeping up with his green yard. He loved hunting, fishing and camping in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Oregon.  His life philosophy was to love and care for each other.

He was preceded in death by his twin sister Jeanie Marie young who died at just 5 months old.

Jim is survived by his wife Reva Young of Baker City, OR; daughters Jeanne (Steven) Elardo of Tigard, OR ; Janie (Mike) Morrissey of Keating, OR; sons Albert (Marilee) Young of Snohomish, WA, Gaylon Scarbrough of Baker City, OR, David (Bridget) Young of Portland, OR; brother Jerry (Beverly) Young of  Bainbridge Island, WA; sister Joyce Osborne of Central Point, OR; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren..

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in honor of Jim, the family suggests either Heart n’ Home Hospice or Best Friends through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, PO Box 543 Halfway, Oregon 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com