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Obituary: James H. Scouten, 83, Port Leyden
Published: August 26, 2024
By: Provided by Trainor Funeral Home
James H. Scouten
 Port Leyden- James H.
Scouten, 83, of North Pearl Street, husband of Nancy, passed away at his residence,
on Friday, August 23, 2024, while surrounded by the loving care of his
wife, family and Hospice.
A native and life
resident of Port Leyden, James was born on November 18, 1940, a son of Wesley
and Mary Beck Scouten. He graduated from Port Leyden Central School, with
the Class of 1959. Thereafter, from 1959, until hi honorable discharge in
1962, Mr. Scouten served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of
the radio department and after his training, he was stationed in Korea and
in Germany.
In 1962, until
his retirement 38 years hence, James began employment at Georgia Pacific
Paper Company, of Lyons Falls, beginning as a paper machine operator and
later working in the wood room. At the time of his retirement from Lyons
Falls Pulp & Paper, Mr. Scouten was an operator of the steam plant.
On May 21, 1966,
James was united in marriage with Nancy J. Poore, at the Congregational Church
of Port Leyden. This year marked 58 years of a loving union.
James enjoyed a
lifelong interest in hunting and fishing. He particularly enjoyed fishing
in beaver ponds and also on the Salmon River. The greatest highlight of his hunting days, was a trip
with several friends, on a hunt for caribou, in the far northern regions of
Canada. After he retired and when not hunting or fishing, James and Nancy
enjoyed taking many cruises, which included the destinations of Hawaii and
Alaska.
In addition to
his wife, Nancy, James is survived by son, James Jr. (Jamie); daughter,
Christine; son, John (Sarah), all of Port Leyden; grandchildren, Tristan,
Jackson, Rye, Zoe and Zerek and a great grandson, Ivan. He was predeceased
by a brother, Mike and a sister, Catherine Satterly.
In keeping with
his wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Memorial
contributions may be made to Port Leyden Fire Department Ambulance Fund,
P.O. Box 652, Port Leyden, NY 13433 or to Friends of Lewis County Hospice,
P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367. His arrangements are in care of Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., Boonville.
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