James Neal Savage

June 9, 1943–July 24, 2021

James "Jim" Savage passed away peacefully in his home in Prescott, Wash., on July 24, 2021.

Jim was born to Joseph Lane and Alma Savage in Walla Walla, Wash., on June 9, 1943.

In his working years, he was employed by the City of Dayton, and by McGregor Feed lot in Wallula, Wash., as a heavy equipment operator, and ultimately retired from Uribe Pipeline around 2001. He was an early riser so as not to miss his "day off" and made sure that nobody else missed theirs either, nonchalantly waking up the kids by singing a little tune.

In his later years, he would get up early to split wood and tinker in his shop. Once the chores were finished, you could find him in his comfy chair, a Louis Lamour book on his side table and a Western on the TV. He loved to feed anyone who stopped in, his specialties were his homemade biscuits and gravy, chili, and potato soup. Having a happy hour followed by a home-cooked meal with family or friends was one of his favorite past times. A bag of fertilizer on his yard and his day would be ruined.

Jim and Carol would do the crossword puzzle together every day, do their seasonal canning, and go on occasional road trips. He was very much a homebody, especially after their precious dog "Baby" joined their lives about eight years ago. He was the king of frugality, with a giver's heart. Those who knew Jim knew that sweet twinkle in his eye.

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He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Earl Gordon "Joe" Savage, sister Sandy Gossett, and beloved grandson Justin Savage.

He is survived by his long-time love, Carol Dickey, kids; Jim Savage, Joe Savage, Josh (Lori) Savage, Jodi (Kenny) McElroy, Jared (Emily) Savage, William Savage, Kevin (Melissa) Schroder, Lane (Alisa) Schroder, Brian (Crista) Schroder, Jodie Sweigle, Michelle Sweigle, his dog Baby, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held in Prescott at Ivy Cemetery, on August 13, at 11 a.m., followed by a no-host gathering at The Tux in Prescott Wash. Hubbard-Rogg Funeral Home of Dayton is caring for the family.