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Obituary: Birge, Jimmie R.

BIRGE, Jimmie R.

Jimmie R. Birge “Jim” “Uncle Jim” (70) passed away May 6, 2012 of natural causes in Metaline Falls, WA.

He was born September 21, 1941 to James Birge and Dorothy Cameron in Wenatchee, WA.

A long time resident of Spokane, WA, he graduated in 1961 from Rogers High School and served one tour in the U.S. Army.

He moved to Metaline Falls, WA in 1997 where he enjoyed visiting with family and friends and the occasional fishing trip.

He is prceded in death by his father, mother and sister Myrna.

He leaves his sister Marla Driggs and many other special family and friends.

He is survived by his children Bobbi Fowler (Chris), Suzie (Rick) Lewis and son Markus Birge.

Grandchildren Kiersten Wilbur, Macayla, Jozet, and Jasmine Fowler, Ethan Lewis and Christina Silvia.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial and Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

SHERMAN-KNAPP FUNERAL HOME in NEWPORT is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com