James Loyd Siler

James Loyd Siler, 83, of Salem and formerly of La Grande died Oct. 12 at his home.


Mr. Siler was born Oct. 5, 1922 to George Leroy and Maggie Jane Siler in Weston. He was a long-time resident of La Grande and worked for the Oregon Department of Transportation as a bridge supervisor until 1975 when he transferred to Salem. He retired in 1982.

He was a member of a square dance team and enjoyed hunting, dancing and traveling. He traveled south with his wife every winter.


Survivors include his wife Violet, of Salem; children Richard, Stanley, Connie and Clara; eight grandchildern; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, George and Robert Siler, and two sisters, Thelma and Shirley. Four brothers, Howard, Al, Larry and Clifford, a sister, Evelyn, and a son, James Robert, all died earlier.