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James "Jim" Parr Philipson
James "Jim" Parr Philipson
James “Jim” Parr Philipson November 28, 1951 – October 16, 2022
Reverend Jim Parr Philipson died on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Jim is survived by his wife, Reverend Bonnie Parr Philipson, and his two daughters; Ashley Dienst Philipson and Katherine Parr Philipson.
Rev. Parr Philipson served South Douglas Parish (Myrtle Creek/Canyonville/Days Creek), Idaho Falls: St. Paul’s, Bend, Tigard, Gresham, and Corvallis UMCs in the Oregon-Idaho Conference. Rev. Parr Philipson retired in 2014.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on November 1, 2022, at Corvallis First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330 (541)-752-2491.
The family suggests that contributions in memory of Jim be made to UMCOR at https://umcmission.org/give/ or Unity Shelter, Room at the Inn at https://www.unityshelter.org/ri-donate.html.
To extend condolences, friends may send cards to Rev. Bonnie Parr Philipson at 3053 SE Summerfield Dr., Corvallis, OR 97333.
Elaine Stanovsky, Bishop
Candace Clarke, Interim Treasurer and Director of Finance and Operations