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James “Jim” Clarence and Jerome “Jerry” Thomas Nunamaker, identical twins, were born July 10, 1936, in Conrad, Montana. In 1937, Jim’s parents, Joseph P. Nunamaker, and Sylvia (Pauli) Nunamaker, son Kenneth, daughters Marge (Ellis) Nunamaker, Jeanne (Baglio) Nunamaker and the twins drove to Bellingham Washington. Jim’s brother, Joe Nunamaker stayed in Conrad to graduate from Conrad High School.

In the late 1940’s, early 1950’s Jim’s parents and his aunt and uncle ran the Graham store in Glacier for about 10 years. Jim had a lot of happy times and experiences in Glacier. He actually hiked the trail from Glacier to Ross Dam when he was just 11/12 years old.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Sylvia; brother Ken; sister Jeanne (Baglio); brother Joe; sister Marge (Ellis); twin brother Jerry.

Jim worked for Bellingham Water Department and then in 1969, he started working for J.C. Penney Company. He worked for J.C. Penney for 27 years and retired in 1996. In appreciation of the many years of service Jim provided, there was a two-day special sale titled Jim Nunamaker Days

Jim loved his family and friends. He never learned the word “No” and was always ready to help out a friend or family member anytime or in any way he could.

He is survived by his loving wife Linda of 49 years; his children, Cheri M. Nunamaker; and Tim Nunamaker and two step sons, David McBeath and Matthew McBeath; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Whatcom Hospice.