James 'Jim' Michael Darling, 71

James "Jim" Michael Darling, 71, of Somers, passed peacefully at home Aug. 13, 2021.

Jim was born in Mobridge, South Dakota, and spent his early years near Tacoma, Washington. Many summers were spent in the Flathead with his grandparents; he eventually moved there, graduating from Flathead High School. He met his wife, Linda (Caudill) Darling, and they wed Dec. 1970, recently celebrating 50 years together. Their union brought two daughters, Julie and Jackie.

Jim was a gun enthusiast, which led him to participate in local trap shooting leagues, volunteering as a Shooting Sports instructor for the Flathead County 4-H Shooting Sports program and serving on the State Board for 4-H Shooting Sports program.

Jim is survived by his wife, Linda (Caudill) Darling; his mom, Lillian "June" Darling; daughters, Julie (Joe) Dooling-son Tyler Simonson, and Jackie (Craig) Nelson-sons Colten and Dylan Nelson; and brother, Barry Darling. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Darling, and son-in-law Craig Nelson.

Memorial services are pending.

Memorials can be made to Flathead County 4-H Shooting Sports Program, P.O. Box 2056; Kalispell, MT 59901. (Donations are tax deductible.)