James Howard Arnold

James Howard Arnold ( better known to many as "Spiderman-Harry Potter-James" dropped all restraints and limitations of this life early Sunday Morning, November 13th, 2022. He was surrounded and fully supported his entire life including his final days by his mom, (Leslie), dad (Steve), and brother (David). James passed away after a short term medical problem of unknown cause. Throughout the majority of his life, he was free from any major medical problems. Despite cognitively and physical limitations, he enthusiastically lived a full and happy life. He enjoyed his favorite cartoons (Barney, Bugs Bunny, Arpo), TV shows and movies (Harry Potter, all Disney classics), action figures (Justice League, Power Rangers and Rescue Heroes and of course Spidey) and all holiday festivities. He loved eating out (especially breakfast and Mexican food), camping, rodeos, the circus, live character performances (Disney on ice, Sesame Street Live) and visiting Sea World, Disneyland and zoos. Any photo of James in the past dozen years likely showed him wearing a red Spiderman T-shirt and glasses "just like Harry Potter". And you might have heard one of his two jokes (funny each and every time to him) or been able to see one of his original pieces of artwork. Born a Texan, James lived the majority of his life in Boise, Idaho. His final five years were in Corvallis, Oregon in a small group home cared for by staff that became a second family. James’ love and enjoyment of simple pleasures was evident on a routine basis. Those in contact with James saw his daily appreciation of what mattered to him: laughter, joy, friends and family. For someone with limitations, according to routine measurements, James was able to exemplify what really mattered to him most: love and joy. James is survived by his Mom, Leslie Arnold (Corvallis, OR); Dad, Steven Arnold and/ Stepmom Marie (Nampa, ID), and younger brother David Arnold, sister-in-law Madelyn, and his nephews and niece: Bodhi, Atlas, Juniper and Sage - (Vermont). He has one surviving grandparent Jasper Howard (Texarkana, TX) and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. "Ms. Pat" Pat Ross/ (Nampa,ID) who was a constant, loving part of his life for many years and became family. Any donations in his memory could be directed to… https://www.bencocorvallis.com/donate/

James Howard Arnold

November 13, 2022