James Vincent Morrell's Obituary
James Vincent Morrell
1917 ~ 2008
Jim was born October 12, 1917, in Astoria, Oregon to Philimet and Joseph Morrell. Jim passed away on September 10, 2008, at the age of 90 with his loving family by his side.
Jim was one of six siblings. He grew up in Clifton, Oregon, except for two years in Italy when he was five. Jim was a 1935 graduate of Benson High School and in 1936 he married Louise Orlow and they had two children, Ronald and Jimmie. They lived in Clifton until 1952, Knappa, Oregon until 1963, and then in Goble, Oregon where Jim spent the rest of his life.
Jim worked in the shipyards during the war years and then went to work for Bumble Bee Seafood in 1963 purchasing fish from Bonneville to Astoria. He also spent many years in Alaska for Bumble Bee as net boss, retiring in 1980.
Jim loved to hunt, fish, and spend time in his garden or visiting with friends and family.
His son, Jimmie; seven grandchildren; and many friends survive Jim. His parent; his wife, Louise; his son, Ronald; and all his siblings preceded Jim in death.
Services will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 10:00 am at Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens. Flowers may be sent to Columbia Funeral Home, 681 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens, OR 97051. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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