James Edward Shull of Silverton died early in the morning of August 3 at the age of 90. Jim, a.k.a. "Shull," was an artist and painter born in Arcata, California on July 8, 1935. He moved to the Salem area with his parents and brother in middle school. A graduate of the University of Oregon with both a Bachelors and Masters of Fine Art, he taught art at Mt. Angel College until its closure in the early 1970's. In 1989 Shull and business partners incorporated Interpretive Exhibits, Inc. in Salem Oregon, from which he retired over a fifteen years later.

Shull is survived by his wife, Virginia Fennimore Shull, daughter Genevieve Shull Forstag and son-in-law Michael Forstag, and daughter Megan Shull Baird and son-in-law Shawn Baird. His five grandchildren are Sam, Indigo, Sophia, James and Celeste. Shull's brother, Bill, his wife Paula and their daughter Erika and her partner Robin live near Silverton.

Shull had a long career in art, first as a professor and later as an exhibit designer and builder. He continued to paint Oregon's landscapes until shortly before his death.

A graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Mt. Angel, Friday August 22 at noon, followed by a gathering at 1:30, Vanderbeck Valley Farm, 37791 Hwy 213, Mt. Angel.