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The Funeral

Jim's obituary, below, came out on Friday. I have edited it for spelling, grammar, and clarity.

JAMES IVO "JIM" BAIREY

James Ivo "Jim" Bairey, an 11 year resident of Mineral, Washington passed away on March 2, in Daytona Beach, Florida, as a result of a truck accident.

Born Oct. 3, 1929 in Garrison, North Dakota to Ivo James and Mary (Hailey) Bairey. Jim moved to Salem, Oregon at the age of 5 years old. He there attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy.

Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy in July of 1946, where he served in the Navy Air Transport Squadron, and received the World War II Victory Medal. Following his discharge in July of 1948, he returned home, and was married to Elizabeth Jean Staab in June of 1949. They later divorced in 1978.

Jim lived in Port Angeles, Washington for 22 years, where he worked as an accountant for the Del Guzzi Construction Company for several years, and as an office manager for three years for Priest Logging. He worked in management in the logging industry for several years, and owned and operated his own logging trucks.

In November of 1978, he was married to Louwana M. (Harper) Lamb in Reno. In 1987 Jim and Louwana moved to Puyallup where they worked as team long haul truck drivers, moving to Mineral in 1989, where he worked for Jerry Sorenson Logging. In 1998 he returned to long haul trucking. Jim was a member of the Mineral Lions Club, and the Port Angeles Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Jim was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and "Poppy". He is survived by his loving wife Louwana, at the family home; his son Jim Bairey and daughter-in-law Christine Evangelista of Hawaii; Patrick and Kristine Bairey, and their children Melissa and Chelsea of Auburn, Washington; Christopher and Patricia Bairey and their children Jaime, Jessica, and Ivo of Silverdale, Washington; Peter and Steph Bairey of Tigard, Oregon; Judy and Tom Weimer and their daughter Emily of Salem, Oregon; his step-children Jennifer and Mike Mellum and their children Lindsay and Michael of Cameno Island; Alan Lamb and his daughter Alicia of Longview, Washington; Cari Green and her daughter Ashli of Tumwater, Washington; his aunts Chloe McBride of Silverton, Oregon; Ruby Hickman of Salem, Oregon; Nettie Hailey of Concord, California; his uncle Don Johnson of Warden, Washington; his father- and mother-in-law Richard and Rose Harper of Wenatchee, Washington; Ronald Harper and family of Aberdeen, Washington; Rick Harper and family of Malone, Washington.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 9, at the Morton Chapel of the Brown Mortuary from 3 P. M. until 6 P.M. and Saturday, March 10, from 9 A.M. until Noon.

Funeral Services will follow at 2 P.M. at the Chapel with Pastor Tim Clarkson officiating. A reception will be held at the Morton Senior Center. Memorials may be made to Polio Research.

Peter and I went out to Louwana's place in Mineral, Washington on Wednesday, March 7. Louwana's daughters, Jennifer and Cari, had been with her since the accident, and needed to get back to their families for a few days. Most of the arrangements were already in place, so there wasn't much to do besides take stock of the situation of the property, and try to get Louwana to eat, which was pretty hard. We tried to help ready space for the visitors we knew were coming, but Louwana wanted to do it herself. The phone rang off the hook every day, with friends and family calling to see what they could do, or to get information about the scheduled service. We had to bring our two dogs, since it was going to be an extended trip away from home, and Louwana was very kind about letting them stay inside. They behaved well, though I was in a highly-stressed state most of the time, worrying about them.

As the week went by, family members began arriving. One of the local hotels, The Seasons, was kind enough to arrange a special rate for people attending the funeral. Other businesses in town were also stepping up to help: the banks arranged for a reception at the Senior Center for Satuday afternoon, complete with a wonderful buffet of home-cooked dishes. The florist was making a daily trip to Louwana's place, delivering beautiful arrangements and plants, until the house was overflowing.

Ivo, Peter, Jessica, and Jaime

Louwana's house began filling up. On Friday night, there were 19 at dinner, which Tom and Judy provided. More were on the way. Peter and I were taking up a whole room of the house, with the dogs being inside, plus we needed some private time to ourselves before the funeral, so we got a hotel room for the one night. Saturday morning, we and some of Peter's brothers' families went out for breakfast, to catch up and talk about Jim.

Patty, Chris, Jaime, Jess, Sport, Christine, and Ivo

Upon leaving the café, we were surprised by Peter's other brother, Pat, and his family, including their mom, Bette. Bette hadn't seen Sport in a few years, as he lives in Hawaii and doesn't often come to the mainland.

Bette kisses Sport

It was starting to feel like we could double the population of the town, once enough family members arrived.

Sport teases Pat about his suit

It still wasn't time to head to the services, so everyone hung out and talked in the hotel.

Time passing slowly

Finally, it was time to go to the funeral.

Louwana arrives

As others filed in and found seats, Emily played the violin, and Ashli and Alicia played the flute.

Alicia

The mortuary was quickly filled with friends and family.

A great turnout

After the services, Jim received a rifle salute.

Local Veterans

Louwana, as the widow of a veteran, was presented with the flag from Jim's casket.

With thanks from the United States Government

Family members were given roses to do with what they wished. Most placed them on Jim's casket.

Roses from the family

The pallbearers were Michael Mellum, Sport Bairey, Peter Bairey, Pat Bairey, Chris Bairey, Ivo Bairey, and Tom Weimer.

the Pallbearers

There was lots of hugging and crying as everyone said their final goodbyes.

Jess and Jaime

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	The Funeral Jim's obituary, below, came out on Friday. I have edited it for spelling, grammar, and clarity. JAMES IVO "JIM" BAIREY James Ivo "Jim" Bairey, an 11 year resident of Mineral, Washington passed away on March 2, in Daytona Beach, Florida, as a result of a truck accident. Born Oct. 3, 1929 in Garrison, North Dakota to Ivo James and Mary (Hailey) Bairey. Jim moved to Salem, Oregon at the age of 5 years old. He there attended and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Following graduation, he entered the United States Navy in July of 1946, where he served in the Navy Air Transport Squadron, and received the World War II Victory Medal. Following his discharge in July of 1948, he returned home, and was married to Elizabeth Jean Staab in June of 1949. They later divorced in 1978. Jim lived in Port Angeles, Washington for 22 years, where he worked as an accountant for the Del Guzzi Construction Company for several years, and as an office manager for three years for Priest Logging. He worked in management in the logging industry for several years, and owned and operated his own logging trucks. In November of 1978, he was married to Louwana M. (Harper) Lamb in Reno. In 1987 Jim and Louwana moved to Puyallup where they worked as team long haul truck drivers, moving to Mineral in 1989, where he worked for Jerry Sorenson Logging. In 1998 he returned to long haul trucking. Jim was a member of the Mineral Lions Club, and the Port Angeles Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and "Poppy". He is survived by his loving wife Louwana, at the family home; his son Jim Bairey and daughter-in-law Christine Evangelista of Hawaii; Patrick and Kristine Bairey, and their children Melissa and Chelsea of Auburn, Washington; Christopher and Patricia Bairey and their children Jaime, Jessica, and Ivo of Silverdale, Washington; Peter and Steph Bairey of Tigard, Oregon; Judy and Tom Weimer and their daughter Emily of Salem, Oregon; his step-children Jennifer and Mike Mellum and their children Lindsay and Michael of Cameno Island; Alan Lamb and his daughter Alicia of Longview, Washington; Cari Green and her daughter Ashli of Tumwater, Washington; his aunts Chloe McBride of Silverton, Oregon; Ruby Hickman of Salem, Oregon; Nettie Hailey of Concord, California; his uncle Don Johnson of Warden, Washington; his father- and mother-in-law Richard and Rose Harper of Wenatchee, Washington; Ronald Harper and family of Aberdeen, Washington; Rick Harper and family of Malone, Washington. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 9, at the Morton Chapel of the Brown Mortuary from 3 P. M. until 6 P.M. and Saturday, March 10, from 9 A.M. until Noon. Funeral Services will follow at 2 P.M. at the Chapel with Pastor Tim Clarkson officiating. A reception will be held at the Morton Senior Center. Memorials may be made to Polio Research. Peter and I went out to Louwana's place in Mineral, Washington on Wednesday, March 7. Louwana's daughters, Jennifer and Cari, had been with her since the accident, and needed to get back to their families for a few days. Most of the arrangements were already in place, so there wasn't much to do besides take stock of the situation of the property, and try to get Louwana to eat, which was pretty hard. We tried to help ready space for the visitors we knew were coming, but Louwana wanted to do it herself. The phone rang off the hook every day, with friends and family calling to see what they could do, or to get information about the scheduled service. We had to bring our two dogs, since it was going to be an extended trip away from home, and Louwana was very kind about letting them stay inside. They behaved well, though I was in a highly-stressed state most of the time, worrying about them. As the week went by, family members began arriving. One of the local hotels, The Seasons, was kind enough to arrange a special rate for people attending the funeral. Other businesses in town were also stepping up to help: the banks arranged for a reception at the Senior Center for Satuday afternoon, complete with a wonderful buffet of home-cooked dishes. The florist was making a daily trip to Louwana's place, delivering beautiful arrangements and plants, until the house was overflowing. Ivo, Peter, Jessica, and Jaime Louwana's house began filling up. On Friday night, there were 19 at dinner, which Tom and Judy provided. More were on the way. Peter and I were taking up a whole room of the house, with the dogs being inside, plus we needed some private time to ourselves before the funeral, so we got a hotel room for the one night. Saturday morning, we and some of Peter's brothers' families went out for breakfast, to catch up and talk about Jim. Patty, Chris, Jaime, Jess, Sport, Christine, and Ivo Upon leaving the café, we were surprised by Peter's other brother, Pat, and his family, including their mom, Bette. Bette hadn't seen Sport in a few years, as he lives in Hawaii and doesn't often come to the mainland. Bette kisses Sport It was starting to feel like we could double the population of the town, once enough family members arrived. Sport teases Pat about his suit It still wasn't time to head to the services, so everyone hung out and talked in the hotel. Time passing slowly Finally, it was time to go to the funeral. Louwana arrives As others filed in and found seats, Emily played the violin, and Ashli and Alicia played the flute. Alicia The mortuary was quickly filled with friends and family. A great turnout After the services, Jim received a rifle salute. Local Veterans Louwana, as the widow of a veteran, was presented with the flag from Jim's casket. With thanks from the United States Government Family members were given roses to do with what they wished. Most placed them on Jim's casket. Roses from the family The pallbearers were Michael Mellum, Sport Bairey, Peter Bairey, Pat Bairey, Chris Bairey, Ivo Bairey, and Tom Weimer. the Pallbearers There was lots of hugging and crying as everyone said their final goodbyes. Jess and Jaime << Back to the Trip to Florida Next: The Reception >> Skip Ahead to Pictures from Jim's Life >> Skip Ahead to Memories of Jim >>