James Michael Tapio, age 67, passed from life to eternity on Oct. 26, 2025, at his home in Vancouver, Washington.

James, mostly known as Jim, was born on Jan. 21, 1958, in Hancock, to the late Albert and Elfie Tapio. He grew up in Chassell, where he attended school, graduating from Chassell High School in 1976.

He worked at the Houghton National Bank prior to moving to Washington.

Jim began his real estate career in 1979; then in 1992, he started his own successful corporation, James & Company Realty. A business colleague recently described Jim as being well-respected and well-known as a key businessman in the field of real estate.

His professional, pleasant manner, and meticulous attention to detail brought him numerous loyal, repeat, and referral customers.

An avid health and fitnes

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