James R. Downs
James Royce Downs, 64, of Drain, Oregon died January 12, 2010 of pancreatic cancer.
A memorial service was held Saturday, January 16 at Drain Assembly of God Church.
He was born August 30, 1945 in Ashland, Kansas to Harold and Opal (Callahan) Downs.
James grew up and attended schools in Minneola and Dodge City, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. James worked for 30 years as a metal smith and jeweller. He lived in Forest Grove, OR for nearly 20 years, moving there from Texas. James had a passion for music, enjoyed shooting and loved the outdoors. James had a special relationship with God, and was an active member of Yoncalla Christian Assembly. He married Marilyn Terry, December 26, 1968 in Kimball, Nebraska.
He is survived by wife Marilyn Downs, Drain; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kim Downs, Yoncalla, OR; daughter, Lori Downs, Drain; brother, Tom Downs, Fowler, Kansas; sister, Jeannie Kidwell, Harrisburg, OR; 7 grandchildren, Jeremy, Kolton, Brandon, Chance, Stephanie, Courtney and Joey.