W. James Stotts, 75

On July 9, 2015, Jim “left his earthly being and joined his parents Morgan and Alleene Stotts, sister Marschell and brother Michael.”

Jim was born in Whitefish on Dec. 3, 1939, and was raised in the Kalispell area, attending local schools and graduating from Flathead County High School in 1958.

He joined the Navy and served for five years, getting his training as an electrician.

In 1969, Jim entered the Montana Highway Patrol Academy and worked as an officer in many cities throughout Montana. He continued through the ranks of the MHP and retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1994. He then moved to Henderson, Nevada, where he could be close to the grandchildren and family.

His hobby in woodworking continued and he made much of the furniture in his home and many items for family and friends.

 Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Adeline Stotts; two children, Kimberly Kamrowski of Henderson, and Keith Stotts and wife Stephanie, and children Morgan and Ashlee of Las Vegas.

Jim devoted much to playing baseball with Morgan from an early age and attending many camps, practices and traveling for games and, finally, enjoying Morgan’s games with University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Ashlee was always his “angel” as he watched her grow with dancing, recitals, cheerleading and, finally, he was her greatest supporter in attending college.

Jim is also survived by his brother, Morgan “Dick” Stotts, and wife, Lorraine, of Kalispell; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at Jim’s request. Remembrances may be made to Montana Hope Project at montanahope.org.