James Paul Holmes, 30
James Paul Holmes passed away Thursday afternoon, Dec. 27, 2007, as the result of a tragic automobile accident while on his way home from work. "God needed one more angel and took Jimmy to be home with him."
Jimmy was born May 9, 1977, in Butte, the son of Joe and Edie (Juarez) Holmes.
Jimmy attended local schools, graduating from Butte High School in 1996. He was employed for more than 10 years, as a cook at the War Bonnet Inn. He also was employed by Pioneer Weed Control before relocating to Kalispell. In Kalispell, he was employed as a cook at Heritage Place and Sizzler. He was currently employed as an electrical technician at Connector Technology Inc.
On Aug. 11, 2001, he married the love of his life, Angelette Yother, in Kalispell. Together they had been inseparable companions for more than 13 years.
Jimmy was a devoted husband, loving father, and adored brother, son, grandson, and friend. He lived, and loved, life to its fullest. He enjoyed listening to I.C.P. and watching his all-time favorite football team, the Indianapolis Colts. Jimmy enjoyed his time spent tinkering on automobiles.
He loved the great outdoors and all the pleasures it had to offer, such as fishing and camping with family and friends. An avid hunter, he was thrilled to see his son shoot his first buck this past hunting season. He loved to display his talent as a cook whenever there was a gathering. Jimmy also loved to return to Butte to visit his family and friends. For all his pleasures and pastimes, the greatest joy in his life was people and the time spent with his family, friends, and co-workers. He will forever remain loved and missed by all who knew him.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Merle Holmes and Angelo Juarez; and his brother-in-law, David Yother Jr.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Angelette; his son, Michael; daughter, Sharayah; parents, Edie and Joe Holmes; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Bluette and Rocky Davis, and Melba and Josh Lewis, and their children, Elizabeth and Victoria.
He also is survived by his grandmothers, Melba Juarez and Mary Lou Priestly; mother-in-law and father-in-law, David and Christina Yother; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Michelle Yother, Shauna and Brandon Smith, and Tabitha and Mike Marsenich; great-uncles and great-aunts, Fred Juarez and family, Ernie and Rosie Robb, Ricky and Lillian Robb, Connie and Pete Benevidus, and Maxine Binder; aunts and uncles, Angelo and Romona Juarez and their children, Kathy and Angelo Jr.; Fred and Monica Juarez and their children, Angel, Vinny, and Jade,; Frank and Cindy Juarez and their children, Frank, Reanna, and Edith; Joey Juarez and his children, Josh, Amy, Tionna, Jeremy, and Jazmine, and Jeremy "Ju Ju" Juarez; nieces and nephews, Bridget, Jacob, Scott, and Jaymz Smith, and Isaha, Aarron, Maratt, and Justine Yother; and best friend, Curt Beckman.
Jimmy's remains have been returned to Butte for cremation. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at the Duggan Dolan Mortuary chapel. A service will be held in Kalispell at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the James Paul Holmes Memorial Fund at Glacier Bank. The proceeds will be used to benefit his children's education.