James Leland Rhodes, 66, of Parachute passed away February 20, 2013 at Grand River Hospital.

Jim was born December 7, 1946 in Fort Collins, to Clarence L. & Isla Ruth (Whitchurch) Rhodes. He grew up in Spokane, WA where he graduated from West Valley High School in 1964. He was active in youth programs at Spokane Valley United Methodist church. Jim loved to sing and toured the Pacific Northwest as part of the Valliairs Trio. After graduation he worked for the railroad and in Alaska on a survey team. As a young man Jim lived and worked the Denver area as a realtor. In 1990, while living in Montana, he met his life partner, Maxine. Together they moved to Spokane where Jim owned several businesses. In 2001, he moved to Parachute, joined the Royal Order of Moose and eventually retired. Jim's greatest passions were fishing, classic cars, football, his golden retriever, Buddy, and an ice cold beer. He was most proud of his daughter, Dawn, and his work as a realtor. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and many friends.

Jim leaves behind his life partner, Maxine; daughter Dawn M. Rhodes & daughter-in-law Jan Cormack both of Dalbeattie, Scotland; daughter, Jennifer and son, Christopher from his second marriage; brother Larry (Claire) Rhodes, niece, Sarah & nephew, Stephen all of Surrey, British Columbia; Aunt Alice Louise Mooney of Glenwood Springs; and Aunt Lois Rhodes of Denver.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hospice of the Valley, Basalt, CO; or Food Bank of the Rockies - Western Slope.

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