Obituary of James Jacob Faix

James Jacob Faix, “Jim”, age 78, of Othello, WA, passed away May 11, 2017. He was born Aug. 19, 1938 in Hillsboro, OR. After serving 4 years in the Air Force (1956-1960) he studied more than a decade with degrees from Universities in WA, Ill, and NY, achieving a PhD in Agronomy from Cornell (1974). Jim worked as a lab Agronomist, started a business, Fresh Produce Ltd., and was a favorite seller at Farmers Markets. He spent his entire life experimenting with variety trials and horticulture practices of forage, melons, berries, and other fruits and vegetables. He took special pride in his garden at home; his care for his berries and melons was second to none. To escape life’s stresses he could always be found hoeing weeds and tending to his plants. He woke up countless mornings at sunrise to start his days and on May 11, 2017 at 5:00 am, at Avalon Care Center in Othello, WA, he found his way to a new garden in heaven.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends who loved him. He was survived by his sons: Chris (Lynne) Faix of Othello, Washington, Timothy (Jennifer Rusher) Faix of Pasco, Washington, and Jonathan Faix of Othello, Washington, his sister, Doris Nelson of Salem, Oregon, and long-time close friend, Joy Weisner of Pasco, Washington.  Jim also leaves behind four grandchildren, Austin, Jarrett, Brockson and Savannah Faix to cherish his loving memory.  A private family gathering is going to be held at a later date, per Jim’s request, no public funeral services. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfc.com.