James Elbert Walbridge Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Elbert Walbridge of Forest Grove, Oregon, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 17, 2024 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As James Elbert departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Elbert may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Elbert leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his father Marshal Elbert Walbridge; and his siblings, Kathleen West and Gary Walbridge. He is survived by: his mother Lillian Esther Walbridge (Helgeson) of Forest Grove, Oregon; his wife Sharon Walbridge (Ryals); his children, Amanda Gregor (Darrel) of Longview and Jamie Evans (Morgan) of Rio Rancho; and his sister Marsha Lucero of Forest Grove. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.