Obituary of James Newman

James, age 80, a resident of the Shelton area for 32 years, passed away from a long illness on May 24th at Shelton Health and Rehab. He was born March 7th, 1933 to Melvin Lawrence Newman and Alice Marie Newman at the Newman North River Ranch in Hecla, South Dakota. He attended Grade and High School at the Hecla public school and attended South Dakota State University majoring in Agriculture Economics. He was an officer for seventeen years in the South Dakota Army National Guard and retired from the U.S. Army reserve. Mr. Newman began his banking career in 1954 and pursued his career in the South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Florida and Washington regions. He was Executive officer for Washington Independent Bank shares and Group President for Washington Independent Bankers Association, retiring in 1987. James is survived by his wife, Lucille E. Newman, 4 children James E. Newman of Olympia, WA, Lori A. Freeman of Shelton, WA Anne A. Aqualias of McCleary, WA and Vincelle M. Calica of Shelton, WA along with 5 grandchildren, Ben Freeman, Nicole Freeman, Shelby Durand, Joaquin Aqualias & Kody Aqualias and 2 great grandchildren Tionna Freeman and Haley Freeman. He was preceded in death by a daughter Alice and both parents. He retained lifetime interests in Agricultural Industry, bird hunting, fishing and camping for many years with many friends. He was a member of the Quarter Horse Association, Appaloosa Association and the Aberdeen Angus Associations. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, 40 Et 8, American Legion, Ducks Unlimited, Eagles and served in several capacities in the Democrat Party. He was a lifetime member of American Lutheran Church. Services will be held with immediate family and interment will be in Hecla, South Dakota. Cards and letters may be sent to James Newman family in care of Funeral Alternatives of Washington 2830 Willamette Dr NE, Suite G Lacey, WA 98516. To leave memories of James or condolences for the family, please sign the guestbook below.