Jim Hossfeld went to be with our Lord and Savior on October 26, 2012 after an extended illness. He was born May 17, 1927 in Butte, Mont. to Fred and Ann Hossfeld. Jim was raised in Jefferson County, Montana where he attended and graduated Jefferson County High School. After High School graduation, James attended the Naval Academy where he graduated with a BS in engineering and was commissioned in 1951.

In December of 1951, Jim married Nina Richloff in Hartford, Connecticut. While married to Nina, he served as a US Naval Aviator flying the last of the sea planes out of Whidbey Island. Together, Jim and Nina raised five children moving every two or three years to various ports and cities in the United States. James had long deployments throughout the world earning him the American Theater Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Medal (Europe), China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (1 bronze star). Jim was an active member of the Catholic Church in San Diego and the Knights of Columbus where he served as the financial secretary for many years. Jim and Nina retired to Whidbey Island where he passed away peacefully. James is survived by James F. Hossfeld, Jr. with wife, Janice, of San Diego, and Frederick M. Hossfeld with wife Violetta, of the Philippines, daughters, Maureen Edmond with husband Carl of San Diego, Karen Hossfeld of Oak Harbor, and Dianne Varshock of Tecate, California. He was a grandfather to 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A memorial service for family and friends with full military honors will be held Monday, Nov. 5 at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.