James Henry Osbjornsen, age 64, Mountlake Terrace, died May 28 after a battle with cancer.

Born on Bainbridge Island and educated in Seattle, he joined Washington State Ferries early on and proceeded to become a marine engineer, chief engineer and later director of maintenance for the entire system.

He was an avid mariner who enjoyed refurbishing and repairing his own and others’ boats, and did so until shortly before his death.

He is survived by his wife Connie; sons Dennis, Rodney, Tracey and Rick Osbjornsen; daughters Rebecca Rodriguez, Lori Reed and Sandy Pierre; 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; stepchildren Kenneth and Dena Blanton; sisters Cheryl English and Carol Anderson; brother Craig Osbjornsen; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. June 5 at Queen City Yacht Club, 2608 Boyer Ave. E., in Seattle.

Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 1, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 2, at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.