Ami V. “Jim” Timm, age 79, of Oak Harbor, died at his home Dec. 19, 2004, following an extended illness.

Mr. Timm was born in Snohomish on July 17, 1925, to John Timm and Emilie (Schachtschneider) Timm. He was raised in Cashmere, where he attended school. He entered the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II. Following the war, he returned to Cashmere and finished school. Jim married Dorothy Jean Johnson in East Wenatchee on Nov. 3, 1947. The couple resided in Cashmere for many years. Jim was employed by the City of Cashmere and then became a fruit inspector for the Washington State Dept. of Agriculture. They moved to Brewster in 1978. While in Brewster, Jim became supervisor for the WSDA District Office. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church in Brewster, and a member of the Cashmere Post of the American Legion.

Jim is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Coupeville; his two sons, John Timm and wife Lori of Roy and Steve Timm and wife Kathy of Oak Harbor; three grandchildren, Becky Ducken and husband Jim of Oak Harbor, Donald Timm and wife Alicia stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, KS, and Michael Timm and wife Jamie, stationed in the US Air Force at Anchorage, AK; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Gannon, of Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Acie Timm.

In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2120 First Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109. Arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel.