August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Missed you as much on the 7th anniversary, as on the first. I sure wish I'd had your help with a few things, this past year. But, then again, maybe I did.
Love, forever.
Wife
Love, forever.
Wife
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Jim Stoll, 64, born on October 25, 1950 and passed away on August 26, 2015. Please join us in remembering him, by posting your own memories or pictures here.
We will be having an informal Celebration of Life, on September 26th, at 5 pm, at Salsbury Point Park, near Port Gamble. All family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances of Jim are welcome. Please bring your stories and memories to share and a potluck side-dish.
To read Jim's full obituary, please click on the "His Life" tab above.
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January 23, 2016
January 23, 2016
With family life, Jim developed a love of cooking. Though favoritism was rarely shown, with exceptions of deviled eggs, or a Big Mac, Jim had a true love of food and "making food". His creativity was awesome, as he took on the role of Chef and served up many a gourmet feast to family and friends.
As a mother-in-law, this is bragging, but I did want to comment and add this to all his other attributes of achievement, for this was a favorite.
As a mother-in-law, this is bragging, but I did want to comment and add this to all his other attributes of achievement, for this was a favorite.
September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015
Jim, I will miss you coming into the Commissioners Office and our long talks. You always made me laugh. Patti was so right when she said you were just a big teddy bear....we all knew it. You served Kitsap County well - always so quick to respond to our problems and complaints. I hope you know we all loved you and will miss you greatly. I know your family meant the world to you as your face lit up when you talked about them - especially Patti. You lived a good life, full of adventures but it was too short. You fought a hard fight but now rest in peace and know we will miss you.
September 14, 2015
September 14, 2015
I worked with Jim for 11 years and in that time if I knew only one thing about him, it was how his face lit up when he talked of his wife Patti and his granddaughter Amelia. I will truly miss his drive and dedication and I don't think I will ever meet anyone who put as much heart and soul into his work as this man did. He will truly be missed. Rest easy Jim because I know you are continuing to watch over your family.
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August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022
Missed you as much on the 7th anniversary, as on the first. I sure wish I'd had your help with a few things, this past year. But, then again, maybe I did.
Love, forever.
Wife
Love, forever.
Wife
January 23, 2016
January 23, 2016
With family life, Jim developed a love of cooking. Though favoritism was rarely shown, with exceptions of deviled eggs, or a Big Mac, Jim had a true love of food and "making food". His creativity was awesome, as he took on the role of Chef and served up many a gourmet feast to family and friends.
As a mother-in-law, this is bragging, but I did want to comment and add this to all his other attributes of achievement, for this was a favorite.
As a mother-in-law, this is bragging, but I did want to comment and add this to all his other attributes of achievement, for this was a favorite.
September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015
Jim, I will miss you coming into the Commissioners Office and our long talks. You always made me laugh. Patti was so right when she said you were just a big teddy bear....we all knew it. You served Kitsap County well - always so quick to respond to our problems and complaints. I hope you know we all loved you and will miss you greatly. I know your family meant the world to you as your face lit up when you talked about them - especially Patti. You lived a good life, full of adventures but it was too short. You fought a hard fight but now rest in peace and know we will miss you.
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1977 Jim and Patti romancing! True lasting love.
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Jim, Himself, at Ocean Shores for St. Patricks Day
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The Loss of a Good Man
September 14, 2015
by Bud Harris
I had the distinct honer of knowing and working with Jim since 1998. We were both new to the County at that time. One of the key things that got my attention early and has always been present was JIm's commitment to his work. There was no question that Jim took great pride in his commiment and integrity toward doing the job, and doing it right. Yes, Jim could be a little "gruff" at times, but deep-down inside it was because he cared.
In the later years I had the opportunity to work more directly with Jim, to get a better sense of his personality and what was important to him. What clearly stood-out for me was his commitment to his wife and family. Whenever Jim talked about them you would see his eyes light-up, his chest fill-out, and that special smile would come across his face.
To Jim's family, always know he was a man of integrity and character. Enjoy the fond memories that you all shared.
September 11, 2015
I met Jim shortly after starting my career in the Parks Dept. with Kitsap County in 2001. For the next 14 years we worked together on too many projects to list but it's safe to say that we shared the absolute joy and pride in completing projects for our "customers", both the public and County employees. Although we had our differences of opinion on a regular basis and had many heated "discussions" the outcome was mutually agreeable to both of us. Jim was definitely old school and had strong opinions about the way things should be done. He drove me crazy at times but I'm sure it was mutual. He had the gruff manner and the voice to match but underneath all that was a very caring man, especially where his family was concerned. I will never forget his extraordinary strength and work ethic he exhibited these last three years as he battled serious health issues. He loved his job and took such pride in finding creative ways to get things done with rarely enough budget. His "filing" system can not be described but he never failed to find any document that I asked for. Rest in peace, Jim, you fought a tremendous battle. I will miss you.