James (Jim) Douglas Bernards passed away on July 9th 2016 at the age of 65. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
Jim loved to garden, work at the family farm and spend time with his family. Jim grew up and spent most of his life in St Paul. He worked with his father George in the family business (St Paul Feed and Supply) for many years. In 2005 he began working for Ernst Irrigation where he worked for the remainder of his career. Jim graduated from St Paul High School in 1969. He started college at The University of Oregon where he pursued a degree in journalism. He later attended Oregon State University where he obtained a BS in crop sciences.
Jim was an active member of the community. He was a member of the St Paul Fire Department from 1983 -2003. He then became a member of the St Paul Fire District Board, most recently serving as the board president. Jim was also a member of the St Paul Rodeo Association and the St Paul Planning Commission
Jim was always a man you could count on and was ready to help anyone in need. He was a respected and loved member of the community and will be missed
Most importantly Jim was a loved and respected father and grandfather to three children and 12 grandchildren
Jim was preceded in death by his father, George Bernards and brother in law Del Martin
Jim is survived by Linda Bernards (wife), Dorothy Bernards (mother), Georgene Bernards (sister), Sarah and Karl Wardrop (sister and brother in law), Robin Ramirez (daughter), Rico Ramirez (son), Rena Eason (daughter), James, Jackie Jr., Hannah, Hanna, Jalaam, Jazmyn, Jordan, Hayden Christian, Blake, Cadence and Walker (grandchildren)
Community Gathering Thurs. July 28, 2016 from 5-8 PM at St. Paul Rodeo Tack Room- St. Paul, OR
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the St Paul Fire District Charitable Fund in Jims memory. Please send to PO Box 1 St Paul Oregon 97137