Obituary

James (Jim) Robert Terjeson, of Pendleton, OR, died December 19, 2020 at home surrounded by family at the age of 95. James was born in Pendleton, OR to Thomas Terjeson and Signe (Jacobson) Terjeson on August 16, 1925.

He attended Griswold-Union High School and was drafted into the army during his Senior Year in 1944. Jim served in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany in World War II. In the year 2000, Jim officially walked in Griswold-Union HS graduation with his great nephew, Tom Terjeson. After he returned from the war, he attended the University of Oregon and joined Sigma Nu fraternity.

Jim married Marilyn Joyce King on February 19,1949 in Pendleton, OR, and then moved to the Juniper Canyon ranch. They had two children, Robin Joyce on November 28, 1950, and Matthew James on July 4, 1952. In 1960, the family moved to Pendleton, OR.

Jim worked at the Terjeson ranch then started working for Pendleton Grain Growers in 1953 in the feed and seed department and later as a field man. Jim enjoyed coffee with the area farmers and coordinated the summer fire crew. He retired from PGG in 1991 but continued working part-time for the next 15 years.

Jim and Marilyn traveled often, cruised in Hawaii and the Caribbean, and took trips to Norway, England and Scotland.

He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Signe Terjeson, brother Gerald (Joan) Terjeson and grandson Cason Terjeson.

He is survived by his son Matthew Terjeson (Jan Peterson-Terjeson) of Pendleton, OR; daughter Robin Terjeson of College Place, WA; granddaughter Lydia Terjeson of Vancouver, WA; his nephew Jerry (Yvonne) Terjeson of Helix, OR; niece, Virginia (Ginny) Montgomery of Clarkston, WA and many other loved ones.

Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, a private memorial service will be held at the gravesite of James and Marilyn Terjeson on Friday, January 8 at 2 pm. The family requests that those in attendance observe social distancing and mask guidelines. You may join the service by watching the live stream on Facebook at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop. A celebration of life will be held in late summer for family and friends.

Contributions may be made to Cason’s Place (PO Box 1142, Pendleton, OR 97801) or Helix Booster Club (PO Box 398 Helix, OR 97835) The family would like to thank Walla Walla Hospice and Helping Hands for their support.