Jim Traner dies at 76: Vietnam veteran played key role in creating Edmonds Veterans Plaza
Jim Traner Jim Traner, an Edmonds community leader known for his contributions working on behalf of local veterans, died Saturday, July 22. He was ...
Jim Traner Jim Traner, an Edmonds community leader known for his contributions working on behalf of local veterans, died Saturday, July 22. He was 76 years old. Traner suffered a sudden heart attack while out fishing, according to a social media post by Edmonds VFW Post 8870. A Vietnam combat veteran, Traner was a past commander both of VFW Post 8870 and VFW District 2. In addition, he was a quartermaster, judge advocate and officer of the day for the post. Traner was also a longtime member of Edmonds American Legion Post 66, holding several leadership positions and serving as the post's financial officer for the past few years.