Jim Youngsman

Jim Youngsman
Jim Youngsman
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 40th district
	In office; 1989–1991
Preceded by	Jim Fox
Succeeded by	Rob Johnson
Personal details
Born	James Ernest Youngsman; April 13, 1938; Sedro-Woolley, Washington, U.S.
Died	July 18, 2025 (aged 87); Stanwood, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ruth Lyon Matthews (m. 1962)
Alma mater	Washington State University; Pennsylvania State University

James Ernest Youngsman (April 13, 1938 – July 18, 2025) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1989 to 1991.^[1]

Early life and career

Youngsman was born in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, the son of Adrian and Henrietta Youngsman. He attended and graduated from Washington State University. After graduating, he attended Pennsylvania State University, earning his master's degree in floriculture, which after earning his degree, he worked at Danbury State Correctional Facility in Danbury, Connecticut.^[2]^[3]

Youngsman served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1989 to 1991.^[1]

In 1962, Youngsman married Ruth Lyon Matthews.^[4] Their marriage lasted until Youngsman's death in 2025.^[3]

Youngsman died in Stanwood, Washington on July 18, 2025, at the age of 87.^[5]

^ ^a ^b "State of Washington Members of the Legislature, 1889 – 2011" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
^ "James Youngsman Obituary (1938-2025)". Skagit Valley Herald. August 9, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
^ ^a ^b "James Ernest Youngsman". Gilbertson Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Retrieved August 10, 2025.
^ "Ruth Matthews Bride of James Youngsman". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. July 30, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved August 10, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "James Ernest Youngsman". Echovita. Retrieved August 10, 2025.