Milton James

Milton LaVon James, 80, of Bayfield, passed away January 29th, 2015 at home in the arms of family and after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
He was the son of Windom Erval and Thelma Hammond James, born January 4th, 1935 in Fayette, UT.
He married Colleen Mason on June 7, 1957 and later sealed in the Boise, Idaho temple.They had two sons, Gary Von (Connie) James and Dennis Mark (June) James.
He worked at Power Line Construction and on ranches in Utah, Idaho and Montana. His favorite job was as a hunting guide in the Wilderness area of Idaho, where he spent several seasons.
He retired in 1996 and settled in Challis, ID., where he and Colleen spent several years doing volunteer work. Later moving to Colorado, where they settled in the small town of Bayfield.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen, two sons and 8 grandchildren; Dustin (Lori) James, Mitch (Kari) James, Mickinly (Mark) Hulme, Andy (Kristina) James, Anthony (Maira) James, Meagan (Hopper) Becker, Travis (Shannon) James and Tyler James; 9 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters; Wayne (Nancy) James, Thomas (Sue) James, Dell James, Dick James, Norma (Jerry) Christensen, Frances (Bob) Boston and Sheron (Blake) Holm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Christie Sudweeks and Margaret James and brother Jay James; 3 grandsons; Ethan, Joseph and Ian James; two great granddaughters; Benelli and Emma Hulme.
Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Hospice of Mercy Medical Center, 1010 Three Springs Blvd., Durango, CO 81301; they have been such a great help to Milton and his family in the last few weeks.
Arrangements are being handled by Hood Mortuary. Online condolences to the family may be posted at hoodmortuary.com.