Jim went home with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2009.

He served in Vietnam in 1970-71, G-Company, 75th Infantry Airborne Rangers. He later trained for and won the Green Beret and served with the 5th Special Forces group.

Jim was a drywall taper by trade, mostly in the Colville and Spokane area. He became Northwest Regional Director of Point Man International Ministries.

His greatest passions were hunting, fishing, family and working his land.

He will be greatly missed by all.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Lorna; by his children, April, Crystal, Jimmy II, and by six grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life, with Military Honors, will be held January 9, 2010 at 1pm at the American Legion Hall, 6th and Main St., Colville, WA.