|
Inez E. James, age 93, of Washington, formerly of Cokato, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at her home.
She was born Jan. 28, 1915, to John and Josephine Eklof at Cokato. Inez was baptized and confirmed at the Stockholm Lutheran Church, Cokato.
A graduate of Cokato High School, Inez went on to attend Winona State College for a two-year course in elementary education. She taught for a number of years in Minnesota.
Later, following the example of her sisters, Inez moved to Washington state, where she resumed her teaching profession. During this period, she attended Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash., where she graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in education.
Inez married Wm. Spencer James in 1953, in Marlin, Wash. The couple shared in the management of their ranch at Marlin, as well as the Eklof farm in Minnesota. They had one son, Stuart F. James.
Inez was a member of the EWU Alumni Association and of the Washington State Retired Teachers Association, as well as the Wilson Creek Grange Society, state and national.
She is survived by her son, Stuart; and several nieces and nephews.
Inez was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer; an infant daughter, Diane; her parents; and sisters Ethel A. Jones, Lillian M. Jurgensen, and Irene E. Yon.
Funeral services will take place at the Odessa Cemetery Chapel in Washington Saturday, April 5 at 2 p.m. As Inez enjoyed springtime, with the variety of flowers and their colors, those attending the funeral service are asked to honor her by dressing in bright, springtime colors.
|
|
