James Dennis Currie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James Dennis Currie, 87, of Fairborn, Ohio passed away on 5 January 2016 in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was born in Wenatchee, Washington. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey and Ruth Richardson Currie, and his wife, Barbara Calder Currie. He is survived by his sons, Paul D. Currie and Matthew R. Currie of Fairborn, OH and his daughter, Sarah M. Seidler, and her husband, Keith L. Seidler, of Copperas Cove, TX; two granddaughters and seven great grandchildren. He grew up on an Apple Orchard in Peshastin, WA. He worked for the WA State Forest Service as a Fire Lookout; it was there he met his wife, Barbara. He served during the Korean War and was a recipient of the Army Combat Infantryman Badge. He earned multiple graduate degrees, leading to his Civil Service career as an Electronics Engineer in foreign technology. He was a man of many interests and fascinations. He loved reading, mathematics, amateur radio, playing unique musical instruments, astronomy and locomotive engines. He also loved to volunteer, teach, and support in any way for his community and church. He was always ever so mindful of the needs of others. A gathering of remembrance will be held at the Abiding Christ Lutheran Church in Fairborn, Ohio on a later date.

James Dennis Currie

October 11, 1928 - January 5, 2016