Obituary of James Leroy Bredesen

James Jim L Bredesen 5/20/1940 -8/29/2010 Jim, a loving father, grandfather and friend, was born in St. Paul, MN and was raised in Willmar, MN. After serving in the Navy, Jim moved to Portland, OR where he raced Hobby Stocks and Jalopies at Portland Speedway. Jim worked as an iron worker and later as a truck driver. He retired a proud Teamster from Oak Harbor Freight in 2003. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Dorothy Bredesen and wife Wendy. Jim is survived by his children Susan Robert Barnes, Dori Cardon, Tami Jeff Johnson, Timothy aka Bo Bredesen, Tanya Wilson and Howie Gordon; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; Brothers Jerry, Roger Laurie, Rodney Patty and numerous nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Barbara Wilson for her help and love in caring for Jim at his home in Goldendale, WA. Service will be September 9th, 2010 at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas, WA. At 10:00 AM, viewing at 9:00 AM. There will be a celebration of Jim's life following the service at 12 Noon at the Vancouver Elk's Lodge #823, 11605 SE McGillivray Blvd, Vancouver, WA. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.