James Allen Bartram | Obituaries

09/29/1938 – 06/28/2021

James Allen Bartram of Jefferson passed away on Monday, June 28th, 2021 in the presence of his loving family. Jim was born on September 29, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska, to Arlie J. and Genevieve Terwilliger Bartram. He came to Oregon with the family in 1950. He attended Santiam and Queen Anne Elementary Schools and graduated from Lebanon Union High School in 1958. After high school he served in the army in Germany. He married Carol Judy Hein on March 29, 1968. Jim was a truck driver / expeditor for Teledyne Wah Chang in Albany for 35 years. He had been a member of the Albany Chapter of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles since 1966. There he met his bride Carol. He was also a member of the Eastside Christian Church in Albany for many years. Jim was passionate about spending time with his family, polishing stone, and making jewelry. He loved to travel, especially taking trips to Disney, cruises, camping, and fishing. He leaves behind his wife Carol and children David Bartram from Forest Grove, Daren Bartram (Petra) from Vancouver, Washington and Rosanna (David) Blackmore from Salem. Also grandsons, Harrison Bartram and Christian, Ashley and Killian Blackmore. He is also survived by his siblings Margaret Smith from Vancouver, Washington and William Bartram (Lois) from Albany. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 10th at 3 p.m. at the Eastside Christian Church in Albany, 1910 Grand Prairie Road. SE, Albany. Instead of flowers, you are welcome to make a small donation in Jim’s name to the Eastside Christian Church.