James Richard McAllister

James (Jim) Richard McAllister On Wednesday, December 23 around 5:00p Pacific Time, James (Jim) Richard McAllister stepped into the sweet presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He had contracted COVID about a week previously, and the virus, coupled with advanced Alzheimer's, was just too much for his 88 year old body. He is survived by his loving wife, daughter, son, four granddaughters and four great grandsons. Jim was a sweetheart, a tease and a flirt. He was passionate about hunting & fishing, having received his first BB gun when he was six. He was happiest outside, fishing or hunting with friends and family. His son, nephews, guys he taught in a Sunday School class at First United Methodist Church in Conroe, TX, coworkers and other friends all have plenty of hunting or fishing stories about Jim to share! In addition, he was a very good example of a Christ Follower, and if you knew him, then you knew that about him. He shared his faith freely. Being a veteran, Jim was a fierce patriot and he loved the United States of America, serving in local precincts during elections to make sure that the country he fought for stayed on course. He never missed an opportunity to vote and was active in encouraging others to do the same. Jim was a family man, as well. He often shared stories from his childhood, instilling a strong sense of family in his own children. He and the love of his life, Vi, met in in Sand Springs, OK. He chased her throughout High School until she finally relented and became his wife in 1953. After a brief honeymoon, he was shipped out for one year to fight in the Korean Conflict. When he returned from active service, they purchased their first home in Owasso, OK and started their family in 1958 when their daughter Sherry came along, followed by Randy in 1960. Jim started and ended his career with Tidewater/Getty Oil in Tulsa, OK and was transferred to Houston TX in 1963. They built their family home in Conroe, TX where they raised Sherry and Randy. After retiring from Getty/Texaco at age 55, he and Vi spent the next decade traveling, hunting and fishing and visiting family. They moved back to Sand Springs in 1995 to help care for Jim's aging dad and to be near their siblings. Jim's family is rejoicing in his life so well lived from August 7, 1932 - December 23, 2020. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.