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James 'Jim' Edward Chubb |
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September 13, 1941 ~ August 13, 2017 |
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August 18, 2017 |
James "Jim" Edward Chubb, 75, passed away on
August 13, 2017, at Boundary Community Hospital
in Bonners Ferry. Services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, August 26, at Trinity Lutheran
Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry.
Jim was born in Sandpoint to William (Bill) and
Carol (Borg) Chubb on September 13, 1941.
He was an avid athlete, graduating from Bonners
Ferry High School in 1960. He spent one year at
NIC, transferring to U of I for two years.
He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra
Davis, July 28, 1962. Their daughter, Carisa
Holly, was born in Moscow. Their son, James
Wayland, was born in Bonners Ferry. Melissa Mae
was born in Great Falls, Montana, and finally
Cara Marie, who was also born in Bonners Ferry.
After U of I, Jim moved his family to Spokane
where he worked a short time for Sneva
Construction, The Crescent and then Sears
Roebuck. While at Sears he took a Dale Carnegie
course, where he excelled, and was asked to join
the instructors on future classes.
During one of those classes Jim was offered and
accepted a job with Montgomery Ward in Great
Falls. While with Montgomery Ward, Jim
transferred to the buying office in Los Angeles,
but the poor air quality and extensive travel
necessitated a transfer back to Great Falls. A
position opened in the Portland, Oregon store,
where he managed six women’s fashion
departments.
In 1974, Jim and his younger brother Marc
partnered to open the Coast to Coast hardware
store in downtown Bonners Ferry. Jim and Sandi
eventually assumed ownership.
He enjoyed serving his community until his
retirement in 2002, at which time he developed a
thriving tree farm in Moyie Springs. The farm
provided opportunity for the family to work
together.
The thrill of a life time for Jim was the fall
of 2014 when he shot a 48-inch antler spread
moose with his son Jim at his side. He loved
hunting and fishing, forming many lasting
friendships and endearing memories.
Jim lovingly took care of his wife, children and
grandchildren. He was the best Dad and to his
grandchildren, Papa.
He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Sandi,
children Carisa (Mike) McAlister, Jim Chubb,
Melissa (Ken) Riesen and Cara (Vern) Guenther,
grandchildren Kyle Cox, Kevin and Klarity Riesen,
sister Kris (John) Lefebvre, brother Marc Chubb,
niece Ketta (Jeff) Everhart, nephew Derek Chubb
and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. |
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