James “Jim” Alton Scribner Jr., 80, of Friday Harbor, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 at home with his wife by his side.

James Alton Scribner Jr. was born on October 6, 1943 to Alton & Pauline Scribner. He came from a long time San Juan Island pioneering family.

Jim enjoyed all sports; playing many over the course of his life including basketball, baseball, golf, racketball and, of course pool; which he played on his grandfather’s antique pool table. Jim loved music and dancing and often played his records on the family record player. He enjoyed playing cards and all card games. Seahawks football was a passion and he never missed watching a game. Jim had a completive spirit; loving a good win and hating a loss.

Jim will be remembered for serving the island community as the butcher and custom meat cutter; first in the family market and later in his own shop and at many farms throughout the islands. He is also remembered for his time as a Mason; joining the San Juan Lodge 175 in 1992 and serving as the Grand Master in 1998.

In his retirement years Jim spent time at the family cabin on the Methow River and went on many motorcycle trips with his wife. One of his favorite trips was a three week road trip enjoying all the sites in South Dakota. He also enjoyed woodworking and fire wood cutting to keep busy.

Jim leaves behind his wife, Patricia “Patsy” Scribner, his brothers, Trim Scribner and Creige Scribner, as well as his children, James III (Margo), Daniel (Darcie), Heath Ray (Lara), Ron Howard (Lisa), Terri Brown (Tom), his grandchildren; Rachael, Megan, Mackenzie, Laura, Dustin, Hanna, Devon. And many much loved great grandchildren.

There will be a Masonic Graveside service for Jim Scribner that will begin at 1 pm Saturday October 26, 2024.  A gathering will follow at 2 pm at the Masonic Lodge.