The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Longtime local resident, James Rainey, 63, passed away September 4, 2010 at St. John Medical Center in Longview. He was born February 6, 1947 in Tillamook, Ore. to Douglas and Jennie (Crivella) Rainey. He attended school in Grays River and Naselle.

Big Jim enjoyed his work as a dairy farmer and he was a timber faller for Weyerhauser until a logging accident in 1984. He and his dad enjoyed racing horses around the Northwest for many years. He loved working on old trucks, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, Douglas Rainey of Skamokawa, Jimmy Rainey and Jason Rainey, both of Medford, Ore .; his sisters, Catherine Rainey of Lind, WA, Shirley Herrold of Naselle and Marietta Montgomery of Skamokawa; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at noon, Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Grays River Cemetery with a potluck to follow at Grays River Grange. Memorial contributions may be made in James Rainey’s name to Wahkiakum County 4-H, PO Box 278, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or Wahkiakum County Fair, PO Box 1, Skamokawa, WA 98647.

Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.