Jim Blair, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 with his loving family by his side.
Jim was born in Yetter, Iowa to Harry and Pearl (Hawthorne) Blair, June 12, 1935. Jim went to a rural school in Yetter and West View High School in Lake City, Iowa where he played football and won several trophies and medals in track. After serving two years in the U.S.Army in San Francisco, he finished trade school. Jim was a federal meat inspector for 30 years. Jim and Kea settled in Arvada after living in Iowa and California. After retiring in 1990, Jim and Kea became avid RV travelers.
Jim is survived by his wife, Kea, married December 27,1956 and his sister, Patty Caffee, 3 daughters; Keeley Blair-Burkholder (Joel), Jodi Blair and Jami Blair(John) Sandstrom and 5 grandchildren; James Blair Mills, Keri and Michael Burkholder, Jori and Jace Sandstrom.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; Harry and Pearl (Hawthorne) Blair and brothers; Marvin, Lawrence, and Jack Blair, Sisters: Sylvia Nichols, Virginia Pierce, Betty Taylor and Harriett Moore.
Visitation will be from 5-6pm on Thurs. with graveside services at 2:00pm on Fri. Nov. 11, 2016, both at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery.
