James Joseph Heuberger

James Joseph Heuberger, of Canby, Oregon passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in 1938 in his family home in Sublimity, Oregon, where he was raised lovingly with his 6 siblings. He graduated Mt. Angel College in 1966 and earned his teaching license from PSU. He spent his teaching career working for the Canby School District, teaching 6th and 5th grades for 31 years until his retirement in 1998. He was a devoted husband and father, who put family first while tending their home on his beloved eleven acre farm. He had a lifelong love for sports and the outdoors. He especially loved playing in his weekly basketball group and skiing/climbing Mt. Hood. For 46 years he was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Canby, Oregon. There, he participated in the choir, the St. Vincent De Paul Food Bank, and the Cemetery Committee, along with other groups. James was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Louise, and brother, Eugene. He is survived by, Lynne, his beloved wife of 47 years; children, LeeAnne, Aaron, Carrie; and Elizabeth Heuberger-Philbrook; Sisters: Marlene Michel, Geri Schmit, Mary Lee Westenhouse, Meredith Hanel; Brother Duane Heuberger, along with a large extended family and community of good friends. A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 21st at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Canby, OR, at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canby St. Vincent de Paul food bank.