James Joseph Gallagher
March 28, 1912 - November 18, 2007
Obituary
James Joseph Gallagher, 95, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at Highline Medical Center in Burien. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to James and Margaret Gallagher on March 28th, 1912 and was preceded in death by his sister Margaret. Jim was a very devoted and loving husband and father. He loved fishing – especially fly fishing. He loved to swim and body surf, and he loved the Atlantic City Boardwalk. He joined the Army in his twenties, later, re-enlisted when WWII broke out. Served as a sergeant – paratrooper unit #504 Company I. He was deployed all over Europe, War Hero, numerous medals including Bronze, Purple Heart. Jim moved out to the West Coast after the war and began his family. He retired from Boeing in 1973 after 25 years, remained active fishing and volunteer work with the DAV. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia on September 15th in 1981. He is survived by three sons, Steve Pace, Jim and Joe Gallagher; six daughters, Deanna Johns, Eileen Mulcahy, Patty Whitman, Sheri Schimke, Mary Fuller, Jeanne Wilson; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, November 21st. Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm all at BONNEY-WATSON Parker Chapel, 900 SW 146th Street, Burien, WA 206 244-2320. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church, 15236 – 21st St SW, Burien, WA. Interment to follow at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Kent, WA. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Highline Medical Center.
t0 a great uncle
Put A Nickel On The Drum An You,ll Saved.
To uncle Jim.You are loved very much,You were a great man and I will miss you very much.Love Marnie.
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Our mother use to write letters to your mom an dad all the time. It was allways a happy time when a letter would come back.I was so happy to see your father when he came out hear.It was a grate time to see him an spend time with him.My sincere condolences to all of you.
His was a life well-lived. He had to know he was loved and left the world a better place. Quite the legacy. I am so sorry for your loss
Mary and Family – My thoughts and prayers are you all of you. If you need anything, please let me know.
Jennifer Sablan
My condolences to the Gallagher clan. Dad lived a good life and raised a wonderful family. I loved being with him and will always remember laughing and chatting with him while dissecting my bicycle in his backyard while Jimmy and rhe kids were sight-seeing during one of our last visits together. Peace to all of you. Annette Claycomb
Jim & Family –
Sounds like your father had a wonderful life – my sincerest condolences on his passing.
Jason, Nicole & Aly Claycomb
Deanna, I was sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
You all had the joy of having a wonderful loving father. I know you will all miss him very much but you will always be surrounded by the love and memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim & Pat are finally together again and we thank both of them for our most precious gift, their daughter Mary who was married to our son Jon and took such good care of him. Our thoughts are with their children at this sad time.
Dad will always live in my heart and my memories. He was the closest I ever had to a real father and I’m so grateful to him for loving me like a daughter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Take solace in all your good memories.
It’s so hard to loss a parent and grandparent. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
I was very to hear of your father’s death. It’s so very difficult to lose someone you love. You are in my thoughts.
May memories of your loved one comfort you at this difficult time. Your family will be in my prayer.
Mary and family,
I am thinking of you and praying for your family as you make these plans this week. You can be thankful for the many years you had your Dad. Treasure those memories and take refuse in your family.
My condolences to all the family members. I am sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good person. May the Lord be with you all during your time of sorrow. God Bless You…
Mary,
I am keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Take care dearheart-
Deb Beaton