James C. Myers Jr.
James “Jim” Myers passed away at his home in Hoquiam September 23, 2022 surrounded by his children
after battling Cancer for the last two years. Jim was born June 22, 1958 in Kent, Washington to James C.
Myers, Sr. and Darlene (Westad) Myers. Jim graduated from Kent Meridian High School in 1976. After a
brief enlistment in the Army, Jim married Karen (Church) Myers in 1978 in South Bend, Washington. The
two lived and raised their children in the Willapa Harbor area most of the 27 years that they were
married. Jim stood by Karen’s side and cared for her until she lost her battle with cancer in 2004. In
May of 2008 Jim married Julie (Bjornsson) Myers in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Jim always told people that he
was a lucky man because he not only found love with a wonderful woman once, but he was able to find
it twice. Jim and Julie moved from Tacoma to Hoquiam in 2015 and happily lived together on their
property until Julie passed away after a brief illness in 2021.
Jim worked fourteen years as a commercial fisherman before going to work for the Westport Shipyard
for more than ten years. Jim also worked many years with Federal Marine & Defense Services, Quinault
Beach Resort and Casino, and until having to take an early retirement due to his illness, he worked for
The Grays Harbor Transit. Jim was well known for being a hard worker as well as having a quick wit and
sarcastic humor. Jim was very stoic with his feelings but showed his love through kind hearted teasing.
Jim enjoyed watching and collecting movies, the quirkier the better. Jim also was an avid reader who
enjoyed reading about history and anything nautical. Jim had a deep interest in tractors and enjoyed
using his tractors on his property, especially with his grandson. He was a talented artist who enjoyed
drawing and painting. Jim also appreciated music and not only enjoyed listening to a wide variety of
music, he was self-taught on the guitar and ukulele. In his spare time Jim enjoyed traveling, especially to
Las Vegas and Zihuantanejo, Mexico. Jim loved to play in Poker and Black Jack tournaments and also
teaching people how to play cards. Most of all Jim just loved being at home with his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, James C. Myers Sr; his wives, Karen (Church) Myers and Julie
(Bjornsson) Myers; His son, Benjamin James Myers and his sister, Lisa (Myers) Clendening. Jim is
survived by his mother, Darlene (Westad) Myers of Auburn, WA as well as his siblings Paul (Mary) Myers
of Morris, MN, Caryn Clendening of Auburn, WA, Tomi Myers- Pierce of Kent, WA, and Michael (Wendy)
Myers of Auburn, WA. Jim also leaves behind his children, Rachael (Ken) Hahn of McCleary, WA, Charles
(Amelia) Myers of Bellingham, WA, Evan Myers of Hoquiam. Jim is also survived by his grandson, Alex
Hahn of McCleary, numerous nieces and nephews as well as his “favorite child” his Chesapeake Bay
Retriever, Nestle.
An informal Celebration of life for Jim is planned for October 15, 2022 at 1pm at the Hoquiam Grand
Central Event Center, 427 7 th St. Hoquiam, WA 98550. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be
made in Jim’s name to the North Beach Medical Equipment, PO BOX 2363, Ocean Shores, WA 98569.