James "J.K." Kenneth Wilde
James “J.K.” Kenneth Wilde, 77, long-time resident of Wishram, died Aug. 15, 2008.
He was born in Artesia, N. M., Jan. 16, 1931, to Clarke J. Wilde and Margaret Owen Wilde.
The family moved to Parkdale when Jim, the youngest of eight children, was five. They later moved to Hood River, then to Goldendale where Jim attended high school.
In March of 1955, Jim signed on as a brakeman with the S.P. and S. Railroad. Over a 47 year career, he would experience the last days of the steam engine, and many more years working the Pasco, Oregon trunk, working as yardmaster before working the Lyle Local and the West Local, retiring in 1993, as conductor.
In 1950, Jim married Patricia Sheridan and was preceded by her death in 1981. Their children include Lynna Marie Lemarr, John James Wilde, Dordena Jane Wolfe, Shannon Patrice Wilson, and Katina Luree Marie Renner.
In 1988, Jim married Shirley Chamberlen. Together, with her daughter Kristi, they resided in Wishram.
Jim enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son and friends, dancing at the Eagles with his wife, and spending time with friends and family.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia, daughter, Trisha Wilde, granddaughter, Kai Nagel, grandson, Cody Wilson, sister, Ruth Snarr, and brothers, Walter, Willis, Clark and Arthur Wilde.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; brother, Carl Wilde; sister, Dorothy Smith; six children, 11 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 20, at St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Todd Unger officiating.
Burial Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Goldendale Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in Goldendale.
Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Heart of Hospice, 1280 Alameda Rd., Hood River, OR 97031.
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