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James Hanna Gum, 86, of Goshen died June 30
James Hanna Gum, 86, of Goshen died June 30
James Hanna Gum, 86, of
Born Dec. 12, 1936, in
Jim was a life-long logger. He started logging as a 9-year-old boy, pulling logs with horses, alongside his father. He owned and operated Gum Logging in
Jim was a self-taught mechanic and could fix anything. As a younger man, he built and operated a sawmill, trained horses, and enjoyed bear-hunting. He was independent and determined, and was generous in his care toward those around him. He was a member of
He was preceded in death by two sons, Timothy Gum and James Gum; a brother, Clyde Gum; and two sisters, Ethel Hiner and Ruth Roberts.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Garnett (Smith) Gum, whom he married on June 16, 1956; five children, Pamela Knutson and husband Brent of St. Maries, Idaho, Clarence Gum and wife Cindy of Beaverdam, Calvin Gum and wife Libby of Lexington, Ivan Gum and wife Lisa of Bergton, and Carlos Gum of Fisheresville; a sister-in-law, Pearl Gum of Dawson, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7, in
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home; visitors are also welcome at the Gum home.
Memorials may be directed to
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at bearfuneralhome.com.