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James Brougham Dinsdale ’84

A native of Tennessee, James moved with his family to a dairy farm near Cornelius, Oregon, in 1953 and attended 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ for five semesters. His father was James H. Dinsdale ’40. His brother, Peter B. Dinsdale ’66, and sister, Sara S. Dinsdale ’68, also attended 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. A rugby player at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, James also ran Hood to Coast races and coached Little League baseball. He farmed alfalfa and Christmas trees and did construction work. In 2006, he completed a BA at Marylhurst University, and in 2008, he earned a teaching certificate from George Fox University, and then taught at Reynolds Learning Academy, H.B. Lee Middle School, and at the Timber Lake Job Corps. James had a lifelong love of blues music. He sang and played a variety of instruments, though favoring his blues guitar. He had an independent streak and an irascible wit, coupled with a resilient and compassionate nature. Survivors include his beloved daughters, Meredith and Madeline.

Appeared in 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ magazine: December 2015