James "Jim" McGinn

Jim is survived by his wife, Lois; Sons Mikel (Irene) Thornton, CO and Gary (Kristi) Westminster, CO; siblings, Loretta (Rudy) Capra, Wheat Ridge, CO; Catherine Lloyd, McMinnville, OR; Frances Stephens, Parker, CO; Lorna (Ed) Baldwin, Canute, OK; Emmett (Gerri) McGinn, LaCrosse, KS; Nine grandchildren Matthew, Joseph, Kathryn, Alyssa, Sarah, Jessica, Jonathan, Christopher and Mark and one great-grandchild Alexis. Parents John and Catherine McGinn and daughter Lori Wilson preceded him in death.

Jim was born on September 25, 1940 in Denver, CO to John and Catherine. He graduated from Adams City High School in 1958. He married Lois Huerter, his long distance love who was living in Greeley, CO in 1964. In his early career, Jim served in the US Marine Core Reserves as well as working as a warehouseman for Safeway. In their early marriage, the crazy couple welcomed three children in three consecutive years, thus leading Jim to determine it was a good time to start his new career as an over the road truck driver. His children remember him as a jokester who encouraged them to not take life too seriously.

Jim was accomplished at maneuvering a semi truck and trailer and was away from home for days at a time. He was a witty individual who loved old western movies, camping in his RV with his wife and family and driving around the country singing along to his favorite music and books on tape.

A viewing is scheduled between 4:00 and 7:00 on Monday, July 25, 2016, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 at Olinger Highland, 10201 Grant St., Thornton, CO, 80229. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:30 on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Spirit of Christ, 7400 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO, 80003 with a reception to follow at the church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jim’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Lakewood Villa Nursing Home at 1625 Simms St. Lakewood, CO 80215 or Alzheimer Association at P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp.

The family would like to thank the Lakewood Villa staff for their loving care of Jim in his last days.