James J. Brokaw passed away January 13, 2012 in Seattle. He was born May 16, 1925 in Kansas City, Mo. James was preceded in death by May, his wife of 45 years. He is survived by daughters Sandra Lane (Tim), Carole Banks (Bill), son James W Brokaw (Ann); stepchildren John Pierce Mathews (Pam), Dorothy B. Fisher, and Lynne Brokaw, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.