James Patrick Malvey

James Patrick Malvey January 11, 1940 - August 30, 2025 Jim Malvey loved his family. Family always came first. He took pride in being honest and living a healthy lifestyle. James Patrick Malvey, 85 years old, of Chelan, Washington, died on August 30, 2025. Jim was born on January 11, 1940, in New York, to John and Helena Malvey. John and Helena followed their relatives from Cork County, Ireland and moved to New York City in the 1930s. Jim has an older brother, John Jr. (now Fr. Kilian), a sister, Kathleen, and a younger brother, Richard. In 1948, the Malvey family traveled by train from New York to Port Angeles, WA. He attended Queen of Angels Catholic School in Port Angeles. Jim’s parents taught their four children the importance of faith, family, education, and hard work. Jim was very proud to have had his own paper route as a youngster. Jim attended St. Martin’s for high school (1956) and college (1963). Jim’s brothers, Kilian and Richard, and daughters, Kimberly and Delya, also attended Saint Martin’s. Jim had a successful career as an educator, including teaching and being a school administrator in Shelton, Curtis, Manson, and Port Angeles. He worked at grocery stores in Port Angeles, starting at the age of 15, and during summers he would work at the grocery store in Chelan. When he retired from education, he worked at the Sears store in Sequim, until Kay, his wife, retired from her career in teaching. In 2000, Jim and Kay moved to Chelan where they enjoyed the vacation of their lifetime. Community service was always important to Jim. Kay and Jim welcomed eight foster children into their home, hosted several high school foreign exchange students, and taught religious education from preschool to high school at Catholic Churches in Sequim and Chelan. Jim was involved with Firewise, helping to ensure property in Chelan’s Union Valley was wildfire safe. He and Kay were involved with CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) at Chelan Fire and Rescue. He was an Ombudsman, advocating for and spending time with the residents of the local skilled nursing facility in Chelan. Jim furthered his community involvement when he was elected a Fire Commissioner. As a Chelan Fire Commissioner, Jim made positive impacts through his leadership skills. Lastly, he served as Parish Council President at the local Catholic Church. James leaves behind his wife, Kay; and his four children: daughters, Kimberly and Delya, and sons, James and Michael. Jim said, “I LOVE YOU!” to his family with his last breath.

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James Patrick Malvey

January 11, 1940 - August 30, 2025