James Leonard Covel was born January 25, 1941, in International Falls, Minn., to Dale Virgil Covel and Florence Bernice (Barnes) Covel. He passed away on December 12, 2020, with his wife and stepdaughter at his side. The family came west, first to Oregon and then to Washington in the early 1950s. Jim graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he went into the Navy, where he served on active duty from 1959 to 1961 and then in the reserve. In 1962, he went to work for R-W Paper and retired from there in 2002 as a sheeter operator.
Jim enjoyed many things. Woodworking was something he always enjoyed as well as hunting and just driving in the woods. He liked camping, the beach and just sitting watching people. Jim was a member of East Kelso Baptist Church. He would spend hours reading his Bible and enjoyed his Tuesdays with his Grandpa's group. He had a kind and gentle spirit, and it took a lot to get him riled. He loved the Lord and always prayed for the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Jim is survived by his wife, his siblings, his two daughters,and stepchildren. There are 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They were the light of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jeffery Michael, and a nephew, Robert Covel.
A family memorial service was held on December 16, 2020.
Published by The Daily News on Jan. 9, 2021.
Jim enjoyed many things. Woodworking was something he always enjoyed as well as hunting and just driving in the woods. He liked camping, the beach and just sitting watching people. Jim was a member of East Kelso Baptist Church. He would spend hours reading his Bible and enjoyed his Tuesdays with his Grandpa's group. He had a kind and gentle spirit, and it took a lot to get him riled. He loved the Lord and always prayed for the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Jim is survived by his wife, his siblings, his two daughters,and stepchildren. There are 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They were the light of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jeffery Michael, and a nephew, Robert Covel.
A family memorial service was held on December 16, 2020.
Published by The Daily News on Jan. 9, 2021.
James Leonard Covel was born January 25, 1941, in International Falls, Minn., to Dale Virgil Covel and Florence Bernice (Barnes) Covel. He passed away on December 12, 2020, with his wife and stepdaughter at his side. The family came west, first to Oregon and then to Washington in the early 1950s. Jim graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he went into the Navy, where he served on active duty from 1959 to 1961 and then in the reserve. In 1962, he went to work for R-W Paper and retired from there in 2002 as a sheeter operator.
Jim enjoyed many things. Woodworking was something he always enjoyed as well as hunting and just driving in the woods. He liked camping, the beach and just sitting watching people. Jim was a member of East Kelso Baptist Church. He would spend hours reading his Bible and enjoyed his Tuesdays with his Grandpa's group. He had a kind and gentle spirit, and it took a lot to get him riled. He loved the Lord and always prayed for the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Jim is survived by his wife, his siblings, his two daughters,and stepchildren. There are 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They were the light of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jeffery Michael, and a nephew, Robert Covel.
A family memorial service was held on December 16, 2020.
Published by The Daily News on Jan. 9, 2021.
Jim enjoyed many things. Woodworking was something he always enjoyed as well as hunting and just driving in the woods. He liked camping, the beach and just sitting watching people. Jim was a member of East Kelso Baptist Church. He would spend hours reading his Bible and enjoyed his Tuesdays with his Grandpa's group. He had a kind and gentle spirit, and it took a lot to get him riled. He loved the Lord and always prayed for the kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.
Jim is survived by his wife, his siblings, his two daughters,and stepchildren. There are 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They were the light of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Jeffery Michael, and a nephew, Robert Covel.
A family memorial service was held on December 16, 2020.
Published by The Daily News on Jan. 9, 2021.
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