{"id":3046,"date":"2026-04-27T14:46:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/?page_id=3046"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:46:52","slug":"jim-erwin-passing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/?page_id=3046","title":{"rendered":"Jim Erwin Passing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In Loving Memory of Jim Erwin<\/strong>
April 25, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jim Erwin on Saturday, April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim was a cherished and longtime member of the Portland Gold Prospectors club in Portland, Oregon. Over the years, he became a familiar and welcoming presence at meetings, outings, and events. His steady support, willingness to lend a hand, and genuine kindness made a lasting impression on so many within the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who knew Jim remember him as a gentle and kind man, always ready with a warm smile, a friendly wave, and a sincere greeting. Whether you were a longtime member or brand new, Jim made everyone feel welcome. He quietly supported others, often asking about their lives while rarely speaking about his own challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jim also shared strong friendships beyond the club\u2014meeting regularly with friends, enjoying simple moments like a burger and a beer, and showing the same care and attentiveness that defined his character. He proudly served as a Marine, a fact that remained close to his identity throughout his life. Semper Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To many, Jim was more than a fellow member\u2014he was a friend. His presence, his kindness, and his easygoing nature will be deeply missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A celebration of life will be held later this summer. In the meantime, we ask that you keep Jim\u2019s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rest peacefully, Jim.
May all your creeks be full of gold, and may the golden rainbow shine on you always.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In Loving Memory of Jim ErwinApril 25, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jim Erwin on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Jim was a cherished and longtime member of the Portland Gold Prospectors club in Portland, Oregon. Over the years, he became a familiar and welcoming presence at meetings, outings, and events. His steady support, willingness to lend a hand, and genuine kindness made a lasting impression on so many within the club. Those who knew Jim remember him as a gentle and kind man, always ready with a warm smile, a friendly wave, and a sincere greeting. Whether you were a longtime member or brand new, Jim made everyone feel welcome. He quietly supported others, often asking about their lives while rarely speaking about his own challenges. Jim also shared strong friendships beyond the club\u2014meeting regularly with friends, enjoying simple moments like a burger and a beer, and showing the same care and attentiveness that defined his character. He proudly served as a Marine, a fact that remained close to his identity throughout his life. Semper Fi. To many, Jim was more than a fellow member\u2014he was a friend. His presence, his kindness, and his easygoing nature will be deeply missed. A celebration of life will be held later this summer. In the meantime, we ask that you keep Jim\u2019s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. Rest peacefully, Jim.May all your creeks be full of gold, and may the golden rainbow shine on you always.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3046","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3046","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3046"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3046\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3048,"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3046\/revisions\/3048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/portlandgoldprospectors.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3046"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}