James H. Scragg
May 7, 1953 - January 17, 2008
Obituary
James H. Scragg, 54, a Seattle firefighter for 30 years, who survived the 1995 Pang warehouse fire that killed four of his comrades, died January 17, surrounded by friends and family after a 3 and half year battle with lung cancer. Though a Battalion Chief, everyone knew him as Jim, ‘Jimmy’ or Scragg. Jim graduated from Clover Park High and attended Oregon State University before joining the Seattle Fire Department. As Jim rose through the ranks within the Department, he worked vigorously to implement measures to assure the ‘safety first’ motto and was a founding member of the Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team and Puget Sound Urban Search and Rescue Task Force USAR/FEMA. Jimmy’s unique sense of humor and zest for life could never be duplicated and will be sorely missed. His passion for excellence and going for the extreme was exemplified in everything he did: windsurfing, mountain climbing, skiing, biking, golfing, salmon fishing, photography, music, and most importantly, caring for his precious family and beloved poodle dogs. He had a presence that could not be ignored, or forgotten, and he has had a huge impact on those left behind.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Stacey, stepson Mac, mother Mary, brother Keith, and niece Desiree. Family and friends will be forever grateful to the staff and doctors at Swedish Hospital who took care of Jimmy during his last days. A celebration of Jim Scragg’s life will be held on Friday, February 8, 2:00 pm at the South Lake Union Armory, 860 Terry Avenue North in Seattle. All are welcome to attend. Remembrances may be made to the Northwest Burn Foundation or the Medic One Foundation. Online go to bonneywatson.com.
Stacey, we are sorry to read of Jims
passing. The Baker girls are very
dear to our family.
Harold and Audrey Flones
I would like to extend my deepest Sympathy to Jim,s Family and friends. We worked together at McChord Officers Club When he was a teenager. Even at that young age i knew he had great potential.His out going personality inspired others to do well. He will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to have him touch their lives.
Sincerely, Mary Ferguson Donaldson
My family and I pass on our deepest sympathies to the Scragg family
Thirty years ago, I was an instructor in the recruit class when Jim entered the fire department. His engaging smile, work ethic and sense of humor were a sure sign that he had the right stuff.
Jim will be missed by all that knew him.
I first met Jim when he was in his late teens. I met him through my sons. I always loved Jim and considered him a friend. I was shocked when my son Roger called and told me that he had died such an untimely death. I send my sincerest sympathy to Mary, Keith and his niece Desiree, as well as his loving wife. What a loss. I can’t make it to the memorial but my thoughts will be with all of you.
My family extends their deepest sympathies to the Family and Friends of Jim.
We enjoyed Jim, his zest for life and unbridled enthusiasm.
The first time I met Jim, probably in 1986, we were standing in the water off of Wells Island in the Columbia Gorge, trying to get up to the Hatchery. He looked at me, laughed and side, “LETS GO!”
Seattle has lost a wonderful citizen and friend.
He will be greatly missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Bob, Terrie, Chris and Matt