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James Grant Malmquist Sr. |
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May 23, 1942 ~ September 8, 2017 |
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September 11, 2017 |
James Grant Malmquist, Sr., 75, Bonners Ferry,
passed away September, 8, 2017, in his home
under the care of his beloved wife of 40 years,
Leona Malmquist. The family invites you to
celebrate his life at noon Sunday, September 24,
by having a moment of silent prayer in his
honor.
James was born in Coeur d'Alene May 23, 1942, to
John and Betty Malmquist, and grew up in
Jackson, California, with his brothers Richard,
Ron, and John. He attended Jackson High School,
graduating in 1960. He then attended Stockton
College, where he drove the college bus.
He was drafted into the Army in 1966 and was
based in San Antonio, Texas. He later relocated
to Tacoma, Washington, where he lived most of
his life. In 1972, he was honorably discharged
from the Army and started his career in real
estate. He began his own construction company
and built homes throughout Pierce County,
Washington. He became president of the Home
Builders Association of Greater Tacoma in 1978.
Jim married Leona Springer Rieger from Medicine
Hat, Alberta, on December 7, 1976.
Jim had a love for flying and had earned his IFR
pilot license in 1981. He had a huge love for
his family and passion for living life. He
enjoyed working in the gardens and the orchard
on his Idaho farm where they also have milking
goats, geese and chickens. He especially loved
his cats, Sally, Lilly and Penelope.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents John
Malmquist and Betty Neill Bosse and two
brothers, Richard Malmquist and John Malmquist.
He is survived by his wife Leona, and children
Susan (Andy) Petersen of Lodi, California, Jim (Gilly)
Malmquist of Lafayette, California, Tamra
(Kerry) Tunison Rieger of Issaquah, Washington,
Sonja (Francis) Krebs of Bonners Ferry, as well
as five grandchildren.
Jim will be deeply missed by all who knew and
loved him. |
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