James M. Healy, Jr.

Obituary James M. Healy, Jr. June 4, 1934 - December 23, 2015 James M. Healy, Jr., of Tacoma, Washington, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2015. Jim grew up in Tacoma with his parents, James and Theresa; his sister, Sharon; and his brothers, Michael and Patrick. Jim attended Saint Patrick Catholic School and graduated from Bellarmine High School. He went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Puget Sound before attending the University of Washington School of Law. Jim practiced law for 51 years before retiring in 2012. He back-packed the world at the age of 21, climbed Mount Rainier, and sailed the Victoria-Maui in 1976. Jim valued spending time with family, friends, and his collie Paddy. He enjoyed reading, sailing, and yearly trips to Maui with his beloved wife of 45 years, Mary-Jo, and their summers at Joe's Bay with their children Tim, Ted, and Kate. Jim is survived by his son, Tim (Jennifer) Healy; daughter, Kate (Rudy) Healy-Nieves; grandsons, Brendan Healy, Nathaniel Healy, and Ahbel Healy; sister, Sharon Selset; brothers, Michael Healy and Patrick Healy; and many other family members and friends. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Mary-Jo Healy; son, Ted Healy; grandson, Tyler Healy; and parents, James M. Healy, Sr., and Theresa Healy. A Funeral Mass and celebration of Jim's life with be held at St. Leo's Catholic Church (710 S. 13th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405) on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 12:10 p.m., followed by a reception and a graveside service. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.