James Francis Banker Jr.

Jim was born in Omaha, Nebraska to James and Joan Banker on February 18, 1948. He spent many years of his youth as a caddy at the Omaha Country Club. After graduating from Benson High School he and his family moved to Estes Park. While working in construction he attended Metro State College.

As a contractor he started Banker and Kell custom builders. He was licensed as a real estate agent and worked for Range Realty. He married Dodi in 1976 and together owned the Christmas Shoppe and Spruce House for almost 40 years.

During his 59 years in Estes Park he gave back to the community by serving on the board of the Estes Park Bank, the Estes Park Board of Realtors, Estes Park Car Club, the Board of Estes Park Chamber of Commerce, PACK, and he was a member of our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by his wife, Dodi, of 49 years, his children (and spouses), Charity Banker Marriott (Steve),Ryan Banker (Lauren), Jamie Banker Oberson (Todd) and six grandchildren: Fern, Adisyn, Max, Jack, Sheaand Charlie. Also, his sisters Sharon Schone (Dennis) and Barbara James; his brothers-in-law Steve Deatsand Richard Ray; his sisters-in-law Amy Banker, Bobbie Sue Lowery (Ray), Claire Ray; his aunt Alice Chapman and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Jim is preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, Cynthia Deats, and brother, Patrick Banker.

He will be remembered for his unwavering adoration for his family and friends. When he wasn’t admiring cars and motorcycles, you would find him building, restoring, telling stories, joking and laughing, cooking, painting, golfing or reading.

Mass and a celebration of life will be held in the summer 2025. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Estes Park High School CTE (Attn: Auto Mechanics Program), The Michael J Fox Foundation or Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

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