Jimmie "Jim" Joe Sage Obituary (1934

Jim Sage, 84, a resident of the Forest Grove community passed away on Sunday evening December 30, 2018 at the OHSU Tuality Hospital. Jim was born April 30, 1934 in Daniel, Wyoming, to Alvin H. and Edith Irene (Webb) Sage. Jim was the youngest of five children; 3 boys and 2 girls. The family resided in Wyoming until Jim was nine, when the family moved to North Portland. Jim attended Jefferson High School, graduating with the Class of 1952. Enlisting in the US Navy in 1955, Jim served his country for 4 years, being honorably discharged in 1960 as an E3 (SKG3). Following Jim's military service, he met his future wife, Marlys Erickson, through a mutual friend. Their first date turned into a two year courtship, eventually marrying Marlys on December 10, 1960 in Portland, Oregon. The first of the couple's three kids, Robin, was born followed by Ronald in 1961 and Randal in 1963. In 1964 they moved to Beaverton where they stayed until 1971. With a growing family, they moved to Banks, residing there, where they raised the kids throughout the rest if their schooling. With the kids grown; they moved to Cornelius in 1989, finally settling in Forest Grove in 2000. During Jim's life he worked in the stockroom for Montgomery Ward, and as a truck driver for Nally's Corporation; eventually retiring from Tektronix after 25+ years as a CRT Tube tech. After retirement, Jim worked as a food delivery driver for the Hillsboro School District, delivered papers on a local route; as well as volunteering for Meals on Wheels. Jim enjoyed many outdoor activities like camping and traveling with his wife and family in their tent trailer. Living in Banks, Jim and his family owned a 3 acre farm where they raised pigs, goats, chickens, geese, ducks, cattle and horses. Jim was very adamant about his horticulture skills; which he practiced by keeping his yard in perfect shape and growing vegetables. Jim and Marlys also enjoyed traveling, visiting their children, cruising, and visiting Italy, Canada, Hawaii and Alaska. Some of Jim's likes included fast little sports cars, dancing and listening to country western music. Jim was also good at DIY projects around the house, tackling home improvement projects and remodeling. Jim is preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Jane, Glenn, and Barbara. He is survived in life by his loving wife Marlys and their three children and their spouses: Robin and John Filbeck of Tillamook, Ronald and Janice Sage of New Bern, NC, Randy and Bonnie Sage of Vernonia; a brother, George Sage of Castro Valley, CA; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren