Museum to interview near-centenarian

A live interview with longtime Klamath Falls businessman Jim Stilwell, 99, will be conducted in a webcast scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, on the Klamath County Museum’s Facebook page.

Museum manager Todd Kepple will interview Stilwell about his memories of living in Klamath Falls since the 1930s.

The interview can be viewed live, or watched at a later time, at facebook.com/klamath.county.museum.

“We hope everyone who knows Jim will join us Sunday to help him celebrate as he prepares to turn 100 years old in a few days,” Kepple said. “People will have a chance to listen in as Jim shares his favorite memories, and send him well wishes for his birthday on Jan. 30.”

Stilwell spent most of his professional career as a real estate broker and developer. Among his largest projects was creation of the Klamath Mall, also known as Shasta Plaza.

He also chaired a committee that raised more than $1 million in 1963 to fund construction of a community hospital, later known as Merle West Medical Center.

For more information contact the museum at (541) 882-1000.

Press release provided by the Klamath County Museum.