This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Gamb, Smirl, Bellis, Wright, Chacon, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6442/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97367 Apr 12th, 2013 James Warner Gamb March 10th 1945-March 30th 2013 The family announces with gratitude to God the home coming of James Warner Gamb at the age of 68 on March 30th in Payette, Idaho where they moved to be close to their kids. Jim dedicated his life to being husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother and friend. But most of all, he lived his life serving the Lord! Born on March 10th, 1945 in Oakland, California to Vern and Marie Gamb, he was the youngest of five. Jim gradated in Rancho Cordova, went to college and joined the Army in 1966. While in the military, he went to Germany where his twin sons Jerry and Craig were born. Six years later March 17th, 1973, St Patrick's day (Luck of the Irish), God gave him Pamela Smirl Gamb his best friend, soul mate and partner in God's work for 40 years! She became a mother to his son's, 6 years of age, who she thanks God for daily and cherishes this precious gift. Jim's life was filled with so much love and many rich blessings of helping others and working with kids of all ages. He worked at The Children's Farm Home and Safeway as an accountant. He retired from Santiam Christian School as their Business Administrator of Finance. Jim and wife Pam were a team in everything they did, whether it was teaching Sunday school, leading the little children's choir, singing in the adult choir at church, foster parenting for 14 years, also Steven Ministers for the Steven Ministry program. Jim was very instrumental in getting the food pantry started in Newport. This was a very special part of his heart. Jim has been described by his friends and family as "being full of life, spirit, very loyal, full of love, laughter, and vitality. It was his joy of living and his positive outlook that carried him through the challenges of his illness. Jim leaves his wife Pamela Gamb, twin sons Jerry & Craig Gamb, daughter in- laws Kathy and Patty Gamb, grand children Nick, Tyler, Aaron and Ryan. Great-granddaughter Monique, Brother Kenneth Gamb and sister in-law Barbara Gamb. Sisters Alfreda Gamb Burns Bellis, Elisabeth Gamb Wright, Verna Gamb Chacon (deceased) and brother in-law Don Chacon. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 20th 2:00 pm at South Beach Church in Newport, Oregon where Jim and wife lived for the past 20 years. Address for the church is 3335 SW Coast Hwy Newport, Oregon 97366 and can be streamed online at www.southbeachchurch.org. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.