James William Rimmer

James W. Rimmer of Sisters died of cancer at 86. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration.

Mr. Rimmer was born February 2, 1920 in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, but spent much of his youth living and working in San Francisco. He served in World War II in the Army as a B-24 navigator in the Pacific Theater.

After the war, he began his career working for U.S. Steel and later became president of Gate City Steel Corporation in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Rimmer loved being a businessman in America. He worked very hard and took pride in his successes in the business community. After retirement from Gate City, he moved to San Jose, California and then shared his time between Palm Springs, California and Sisters.

He enjoyed growing roses and sharing a glass of wine with wonderful friends. He was always busy with projects and was known for his warm welcome whenever friends came to call. He spent 61 years of his life married to his high school sweetheart, Barbara Ann Little.

Survivors include his wife Barbara Rimmer of Sisters; his son James Rimmer Jr. of Los Gatos, California; his daughters Diane Rimmer of Seattle, Washington; and Pamela Rimmer of Salem; their spouses, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Rimmer was preceded in death by his two brothers, Hugh Raynor Rimmer and Harmon Porter Rimmer.

Mr. Rimmer was thankful for the love of family and friends, the great care given to him by his oncologist Dr. Robert Boone and the caregivers from Hospice of Bend - La Pine.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your chosen place of worship. We are thankful for the many prayers in our behalf.