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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., November 14, 1996, page 5

JAMES E. CAHILL

James E. Cahill, 88, of Goldendale, passed away at his home on November 8, 1996.
He was born at Kuhn, Eastern Klickitat County to Edward Thomas and Anna Kuhn Cahill. At the age of 4, the family moved to Goldendale where James attended schools, graduating from Goldendale High School. He was a sheep shearer, carpenter and electrician, building new and upgrading houses in eastern Washington.
Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1941 through 1944 when he was discharged with a disability. He later married June McClasky.
Jim was a member of the Catholic Church, the American Legion Post #116 in Goldendale, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his wife June, three brothers and three sisters.
Jim is survived by one son, Brian of Goldendale; one step-son, Fred McClasky and one step-daughter, Linda Johnson, both of Leavenworth and two brothers, Martin and Bob Cahill of Goldendale.
Graveside services were held on Nov. 13 at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery with Father Thomas V. Lane officiating. Military honors were conducted by Louis Leidl Post #116 American Legion. Arrangements were under the care of Erdman Funeral Home.