James Forman, 85

James Forman, 85, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

He was born in Mabton, Wash., on July 31, 1919, to George James and Harriet (Massengale) Forman.

Jim graduated from high school in Ellensburg, Wash.

It was in Ellensburg that he married Anne Wanning, and started farming and raising their family. In 1951, James and his family moved to Moses Lake, Wash., where he worked for Odessa Trading Co. as a water well pump and installation specialist. He worked doing some major pump projects for the cities of Moses Lake and Ritzville.

Following the death of his wife, Anne, in 1970, Jim moved to Kalispell, where he married Ruth and went on to manage a local service station until his eventual retirement. Jim's last move was to live at Big Sky Manor in Kalispell, where he lived out his remaining years.

He loved living in the Flathead Valley area (and loved the beauty of the outdoors) where he was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be remembered by all who knew him, and for his great sense of humor.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife's, Anne and Ruth; and a son, James Forman Jr.

He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Goodrich and husband, Ivan, of Moses Lake; three grandchildren, Joni Schur, Donna Sanders, and Scott Goodrich; five great- grandchildren, Katie, Shelby, Heather, Whitney and Brandon; and one sister, Louise Olen of Ellensburg.

Graveside services for James Forman will be held 2:30 p.m. today at C. E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery with Father Vic Langhans as celebrant.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the donor's choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.