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Jim Cress

James Richard Cress, age 84 was born December 8th, 1942 in Ben Hur, Virginia. Jim passed away of cancer in his home in Mesquite, Nevada, November 8, 2025.

Jim was the eldest of three, brother Johnny Cress and sister Linda Cress Robbins. Son to deceased parents Walker and Helen Cress. Jim grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he attended High School at Central High, later attended South Eastern Louisiana University where he played basketball for 2 years. He earned his Associates degree before moving on to Semi-pro basketball.

He met his first wife Jane Waldron of 60 years while attending college. Jim and Jane gave birth to Mark now 62 then followed by Teri who is deceased at 40. Jim is survived by his son Mark and wife Sue, his grandchildren Cory Cress and Cody Carlson, and his wife Kathie Cress.

“Big Jim” as he was referred to by some, was loved by many and had a gift of “gab” in which he shared his stories with others, especially with his friends from the Senior Center in Thayne. He rarely met someone he did not like, and would go out his way to meet new people! He was called the “Mayor” because of his gift. His greatest accomplishments were many but his greatest was his first wife Jane, his children, his grandchildren, and his newly wedded wife Kathie, sadly just 1 year.

Jim and Kathie are members of the Emmanuel Bible Church in Thayne, Wyoming. Please no flowers, donations may be made to the Thayne Senior Center, PO Box 1033, Thayne, Wyoming 83127. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Emmanuel Bible Church on US Highway 89, Thayne, Wyoming on June 6th, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Leland S. White

In Loving Memory of Leland S. White:A Life of Kindness, Dedication, and Joy-

Leland S. White, age 89, of Sequim, WA, passed away on November 4, 2025, due to heart complications. Born February 22, 1936, in Thayne, WY, to Orlan and Laura White, Lee was one of ten siblings raised on a hardworking family farm. He met his beloved wife, Janice, in high school, and together they shared a lifelong romance until her passing in 2017.

Lee was a passionate educator, teaching Math and Biology in Pocatello, Idaho and then also Chemistry in Yakima, WA at Eisenhower and West Valley High Schools. As technology and computers developed, he played a pioneering role in introducing Computer Science to his students and peers. He coached and inspired countless young athletes with his signature enthusiasm and positivity, later serving as Athletic and Activities Director in school administration.

After moving to Sequim in 2014, Lee became an active leader at Dominion Terrace Condo’s HOA, known for his ideas, commitment, and focus on relationships. He cherished golf, sharing many rounds with friends and family, locally in Sequim, while traveling on road trips and even in Scotland.

Lee is remembered as a loving father to Tammy White and Pam Nelson, proud grandfather to Alex Dukes, Aliy Nelson, and Andy Nelson, and joyful great-grandfather to Caden Jaymes Dukes. He brought playfulness, encouragement, and wisdom to his family.

Survived by sisters Phyllis Bendixsen and Oleta Hunter, sisters-in-law Linda Treloar and Lela White, and many nieces and nephews, Lee’s legacy is one of kindness, optimism, and support for youth. A Celebration of Life will be held in early 2026. In lieu of flowers, consider “Planting a Tree” in Lee’s honor or donating to Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington or The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Links to these are available on Bradley-Kosec Funeral Home site https://www.bradley-kosec.com/obituaries/leland-white, where you can also see an expanded obituary and share a memory, note or photo in the online Guestbook.

Lee’s contagious laugh, caring spirit, and love of life will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.