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James Stanley Solem
He was born November 24, 1950, in Everett, the son of Harold and Margaret Solem, and lived in the Everett/Marysville Area all of his life. James served in Vietnam in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. He received the Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Army Commendation Medal. While in the Army he served as a cook. After serving in the Army he went to Culinary Arts School. He worked in many restaurants in the area as a chef, fry cook, and grill cook.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Margaret Solem; grandparents, Oscar and Anna Solem, and Bernard and Selma Divers; uncles, Ole, John, and Robert; aunts, Lily, Louise, Agnes, and Helen; cousin, Robert Armitage; brother-in-law, Arthur Temple; nieces, Kelli Jo Diede (Kroeze), and LeAnn Bosworth.
Jimmy leaves behind his two sons, Anthony James Solem of Everett, and Bradford Scott (Tressa) Solem of Arlington; four grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, Taylor, and Devon; brother, Robert (Anita) Kroeze of Lake Stevens; sisters, Cheryl (Gil) Semanko of Poplar, Wisconsin, Gail (Jimmie) Pope of Arlington, Cathy (Cliff) Berkshire of Everett, and Beverly Temple (his baby Jesus) of Marysville; uncles, William Solem of Everett, and Russell (Arlene) Divers of Everett; aunt, Arlene (Robert, deceased) Solem of Everett, and Erin (Joe) Munn of Everett; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family members wish to extend their most heartfelt and deepest gratitude to his extended family at Everett Plaza Retirement & Assisted Living Community, his niece Michelle McGilvery, whom he called "My Private Nurse", and the nurses at Providence/General Medical Center in CCU and 3-A, who took such good care of him and his family in his last hours.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 21, at the Solie Funeral Home Chapel, with interment to follow at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the Berkshire's. A time of visitation will be held from 12 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 20.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to your favorite charity.
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Christine Clark-Wilstein
March 21, 2005
I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's death. I haven't seen him, I'm sad to say, for many years, and had no idea he was ill. I will always recall with a smile, his mischevious boyish grin and contagious laugh. He was such a sweetheart. My condolences go out to his sons and his sisters.
Terri Lackor
March 20, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss. Jim was such a nice man. I work at Everett Plaza and truly enjoyed talking with him. He had a great sense of humor.I was reminded of that today when passing his room and seeing the Husky dog on his door wearing bunny ears.I no he will be deeply missed.
Art Collins
March 19, 2005
It was such an honor to know Jim. I had so much fun with him. His funny little jokes would put a smile on my face. Meeting Jim and his family was part of the reason why working as the Marketing Director at Everett Plaza was so rewarding. I am so sorry that I wasn't able to see Jim at the hospital before he left us. My heart felt symppathy goes out to the family. Jim keep them smiling in heaven just as you did here on earth. You will be missed.
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