He was born in Malta, Montana August 12, 1942.
James (Jim) was a pilot and had 30,500 flight hours. He flew, single and multi-engine and was jet rated. He was a Chief Pilot and flight instructor. He flew for Chase Bank and was retired.
Jim was also a skilled musician. He loved to play his trumpet to New Orleans Jazz music, but loved all kinds of music. He played several instruments by ear including the piano.
In his words, his greatest accomplishments were his two beautiful daughters, Anne and Cheryl.
He was a member of the Community Church of Grace Lutheran Church in Peoria, Arizona and is survived by his wife, Stephanie and sister, Bernadine Armstrong, who lives in Pennsylvania and is married to Retired Major General Charles Armstrong. He is also survived by his daughters (by a previous marriage to Janet Elaine Kvamme), Anne Ball and Cheryl Sitko, both of Peoria Arizona. Anne Ball was married to David Ball (deceased) and they have daughter, Brittany Anderson and son Bobby. Granddaughter, Brittany married Ryan Anderson and they have Jim’s great grandchildren, Reed and Brooklyn. Cheryl Sitko is married to Gregg Sitko and they have two wonderful boys, Jacob (Jake) and Kyle. Step-son, Russell Mickelson is married to Michelle and they have four boys, Jaden, Fisher, Trey and Cole and live in Heber, Utah. His parents were Bernard Kvamme and Clara Monger Kvamme. Both are deceased.
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