James “Jim” Milton Myers, 48, a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend and 19 year resident of Anacortes, died unexpectedly in an auto accident on Saturday, April 14, 2007 in Anacortes. He was born on March 5, 1959 in Midland, Texas, the son of John R. and Agnes M. (Gibbs) Myers. Jim worked for many years in the maintenance department at the Port of Anacortes.

There aren’t words big enough to describe the man he was. He was the first to give his time, share a joke, or help a friend. He loved his family, his wife Pam, daughter Amanda & son Cody. His biggest joys were to coach his kids and share time with them camping. He was always up for a good BBQ, but don’t try to take the tongs! Jim had a passion and love for the Fire Dept. and the friends he made during his time with them. That time was some of the greatest and most memorable for him.

Jim gave his time to help so many people. If it wasn’t coaching, it was flipping burgers, changing a light bulb, or towing a float in the parade. If his kids had a game, he was always there to cheer them on. He was a huge support to Pam. The best word to describe Jim was “giver”. He was always thinking of and wanting to do for others. Jim was a quiet guy with a heart that never stopped giving.

A lesson Jim always tried to teach his kids was to never give up and always do your best. This is something I know he would want to say to the boys on his baseball team. He truly enjoyed every minute with them. Playing ball and sharing that experience with his kids and the kids he coached was very special to him.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, John Myers, Sr and his father-in-law, Fred Holmes. He is survived by his wife, Pam Myers; his children, Cody and Amanda Myers, all of Anacortes; his mother, Agnes Myers of Anacortes; his brothers and their families, Rex Myers and Kristen Breen of Portland, Ore., John Robert Myers, Jr., (Carol, Grace & John Robert) of Dallas, Tex.; his brothers-in-law and their families, Tim and Marcie Holmes (Dyan & Dylan) of Eastsound, Mark Holmes of Mill Creek, Wash., Jason Fisher of Oregon; and his mother-in-law, Betty Eastman of Lynden, Wash.

A memorial service was held on April 19 at South Harbor Park/Seafarer’s Memorial Park in Anacortes. Memorial gifts may be made for Jim’s family at any Whidbey Island Bank.To share memories of Jim, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.