James Joseph Brosamer
December 4, 1941 - December 3, 2024
Obituary
James (‘Jim’) Joseph Brosamer, age 83, of Des Moines, Washington, died peacefully on December 3, 2024. Born in Tacoma in 1941, James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a beloved educator and scholar.
Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Josephine (née Sonn,) his sister Susan, his sons Matthew, Geoffrey, and Patrick, daughters Rachel and Elizabeth, as well as 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
James had a distinguished career as an English professor and department chair at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. After his retirement, he devoted his time to his passion for family genealogical research, finding great delight in uncovering long-buried connections and stories.
A Rosary will be held at 9:20 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at St. Philomena Catholic Church, Des Moines, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Pregnancy Aid of South King County, PO Box 98068, Des Moines, WA 98198.