James Lee Catron

November 17, 1939 - November 28, 2009

In Memory Of James Lee Catron James Lee Catron was born the son of Carl F. and Ruth J. (Berg) Catron on Friday, November 17, 1939 in Sonora, California. James grew up and went to school in Modesto, California, graduating from Downey High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force, served a tour at Castle Air Force Base, and was honorably discharged on November 8, 1960. In the Air Force, he was an aircraft and missile repairman. After leaving the Air Force, James lived in Modesto until 1970. He then went to Anchorage, Alaska where he became a plumber and independent contractor. James became ill and moved to Sherwood to be with his son. He was a great hunter and loved fishing. On Saturday, November 28, 2009, James Lee Catron died at Providence St. Vincent Hospital when he was seventy years and eleven days of age. Surviving and left to honor his life are: his former wife, Nancy Catron; his son, James Catron (wife Kim) of Sherwood; his brother, Bill Catron of Anchorage, Alaska; his sister, Carol Ellis of Lakeview, Oregon; two grandchildren, Kristi and Kayla Catron of Sherwood and those who have come to know and appreciate him where he has lived and worked. His funeral service will be Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in Attrell’s Sherwood Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule Funeral Home. His committal service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery with military honors. Viewing and Visitation hours are Thursday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, December 11, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Attrell’s Sherwood Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Vincent Hospital Quilt Project, c/o Attrell's Sherwood Funeral Chapel, 16195 S.W. First Street, Sherwood, Oregon 97140.