Jim passed away peacefully due to a later in life health issue. He was born in Washington, PA, a direct descendant of the original settlers of the Pennsylvania Colony. Jim attended Great Valley High School in Malvern, PA in the early 1970's; later attending Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA in the mid 1970's. Jim worked in the oil fields of Saudi Arabia in the early 1980's. He relocated to central Arizona in June of 1986 & he worked for a Ford dealership and began a career working for commercial airlines, retiring from American Airlines in early 2020. Jim resided in Gilbert, AZ for 33 years before relocating to Republic, WA in July of 2023.

A devout Christian, Jim loved physical fitness and was a long-distance runner for most of his life.

He is survived by his younger brother John. He will be missed. Be well in Heaven.

No services will be held at this time.