James V. "Jim" Owens

Burlington, WA - James "Jim" Virgil Owens, 84 passed away in Burlington, WA on November 13th 2025. Jim was born in Fariston, KY to James C Owens and Minnie (Humfleet) Owens on May 15th, 1941. He moved to Alexandria, IN with his family in 1947, and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1959. He worked at GM Delco where he was a tool and die maker before moving to Washington State in the early 1960's where he continued his tool and die trade at several companies before retiring. Jim was a proud member of WA Farm Forestry, and involved with Skagit Land Trust.

He is survived by his sister, Judy (Owens) Leach, brother-in-law, Tom Leach, nieces Kim (John) Wood, Amy (Steve) Alt and their families. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Rex Leach. A private funeral service will take place at a later date.