Graveside service, Monday, November 12, 2012 at 11:00AM at Willamette National Cemetery. James E. McCreary, 78 of Milwaukie passed away in his home on November 1, 2012. He had courageously fought cancer since 2001. Jim was born in Winfield Kansas and had moved to Oregon as a child. He became a member of the Lutheran Church in Green Valley, AZ in 2010. He was also an active member of the Elks Lodge, and the American Legion in Green Valley. Jim loved to fish and golf. Jim is survived by his wife Jerralee, sons; Robert and Patrick, brother; John, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren,and numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made in his memory to; Providence Hospice, 6410 NE Halsey St. Suite 300, Portland, OR 97213 or the American Cancer Society."",