James La'Verne Ingberg Obituary (2024)

James "Jim" LaVerne Ingberg, 79 years old, of Selah, Washington, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 3:30am, peacefully at home with his daughter, Dawn Marie, and daughter-in-law, Denise, by his side. He was born on March 30, 1945, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Richard and Violet Ingberg. He had one brother, Donald R. Ingberg. He was first married to Penelope Anne Moore in 1965, and they had two children, David James Ingberg, born April 29, 1966, and Dawn Marie Ingberg, born November 18, 1968. He married Janet Golson in 1976, and gained three stepchildren, Terri Farmer, Robert Sipe, and Thomas Golson. Jim played saxophone in high school and had a band, called the Dictators. He did many different jobs, driving taxi around Minneapolis, worked at Despatch Oven in the late 60's, and 17 years for Cenex, which transferred him to Washington state. Jim was a fun-loving person, he loved spending time with his family, near and far. He always made a point to visit everyone possible when he would travel. He also really enjoyed jeeping, dancing, and drinking. Anyone who knew Jim, knew that he loved his alcohol, but most importantly, he loved people. Jim is survived by his daughter, Dawn Marie Mantz, daughter-in-law, Denise Ingberg, grandchildren, Brandi Ingberg, Laura Ingberg, Jessyka Ingberg, Samantha Emmons, Benjamin Ingberg, and step-children, Terry (Nyle) Farmer, Robert Sipe, Thomas Golson , grandchildren, Brandon Farmer, Eric Farmer, Tyler Farmer, Curtis Farmer, Alicia Farmer (Millet), great-grandchildren, Kelsie Grace, Reese Alexander, Emersyn Alexander, Brayden Emmons, Austin Emmons, and several more and multiple cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Ingberg, mother, Violet Ingberg, brother, Donald R. Ingberg, son, David J. Ingberg, and his beloved Peter Dog. In dedication to my father, the song "Never Not Remember You" by Cooper Alan. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 12:00pm, at Jim's House (265 Johnson Road, Selah, WA). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.