James Lee Washburn's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2025 in Springfield, Virginia

James Lee Washburn

January 14, 1946 - October 26, 2025 (79 years old)

Springfield, Virginia

James Lee Washburn's obituary , Passed away on October 26, 2025 in Springfield, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jefferson Funeral Chapel

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James Lee Washburn

January 14, 1946 - October 26, 2025 (79 years old)

Springfield, Virginia

James Lee Washburn Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Lee Washburn of Springfield, Virginia, whose life came to an end on October 26, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lee Washburn to show support.

As James Lee 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 Lee may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Lee leaves behind.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his spouse Irmtraud Washburn; his children, Tina Washburn and Travis Washburn; his grandchildren, Samantha and James Steeman; and his son-in-law Gerald Steeman.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the St. Bernadette Catholic Church (7600 Old Keene Mill Rd, West Springfield, VA 22152).

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in James' memory to Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington, Virginia (https://www.crs.org) or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jefferson Funeral Chapel



Wed

Nov 05

Visitation

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Jefferson Funeral Chapel
5755 Castlewellan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315-5516

Thu

Nov 06

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St Bernadette Catholic Church
7600 Old Keene Mill Rd, West Springfield, VA 22152

Thu

Nov 06

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

St. Bernadette Catholic Church
7600 Old Keene Mill Rd, West Springfield, VA 22152

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