James Monroe Bebee

July 3, 1937 - May 29, 2021

James Monroe Bebee, 83, of Bridgeport, WA went home to the LORD on May 29, 2021. He was born in Hamilton, Montana to Bethuel Bebee and June Monroe on July 3, 1937. Jim moved to Bridgeport in 1946, where he continued his education, graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1955. He spent 39 years as a carpenter with Local # 2205 in Wenatchee, until his retirement. His construction career included work on dams, warehouses, and a number of elementary and high schools in the Pacific Northwest. Early in his career, Jim spent a year working on construction projects in Los Angeles, with his younger brother Richard (Dick) Hayden. They returned to Bridgeport, and continued to work together, living next door to each other for 20 years. On February 28, 1976, Jim Married Stella Toloy. Together the couple raised 5 children in Bridgeport, where they enjoyed many family gatherings and watching the kids play sports. Jim always planted a large garden and was famous for his tomatoes, but his 76 lb. watermelon and 19 lb. cantaloupe were the highlights of his gardening history. Jim was a drummer in various country western bands, played music throughout his life, and enjoyed traveling to bluegrass festivals. He was an avid reader of western books, loved to watch the Mariners, and having coffee at the Parts store in Bridgeport. His true passion was woodworking; he enjoyed making rocking chairs for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As an active member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport, WA, he enjoyed the worship and congregation. He had a great friendship with Frank Kennedy, of Bridgeport, and for the last 10 years, most Saturday mornings would find the two of them at Jim’s house having a time of fellowship. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Stella Bebee, sisters Ruth (Thomas) Charlton of Plains, Mt; Joyce I. (Bobbey) Penney of Belton, MO; brother Tom R. (Brenda) Hayden of Blaine, WA; sons James (Janice) Clement of Gresham, OR; Tracy (Amanda) Bush of Grangeville, ID; daughter Charlene (Chris) Pfau of Tonasket, WA; Sons Syd Bebee of Spokane, WA; Les Bebee of Omak, WA; Joseph (Carie) Bebee of Vancouver, WA; Art (Marcie) Martinez of East Wenatchee, WA; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers Sydney Bebee 1923-1944, Robert (Bobby) Hayden 1947-1968, Richard (Dick) Hayden 1944-2002; sisters Anna Mae Powell, Betty J. Whitmore, and Jacqueline Phillips. Jim will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and his smile will be remembered forever. There will be no services at this time. If you are wanting to donate, the family has requested donations be made to Bridgeport Ambulance.