Jim was born December 29, 1944 in Yakima, Wa. to Herman and Lois Hausam Nehls.
Jim spent his early years helping his father farm the dry land wheat ranch on the Horse Heaven near Prosser WA. After leaving the farm Jim drove fuel truck supplying farmers with fuel for their equipment most of his career around Ritzville, Sprague, and the Davenport Washington areas.
Jim enjoyed his time off with fishing, Camping, hunting and golf. In his later years his heart kept him very close to home. He got a kick out of old stories and his cat Chester.
Jim was preceded in death by his Father Herman Nehls his Mother Lois Nehls and two brothers, William (Bill) Nehls and Jerry Nehls. His daughter Malissa Nehls from his first marriage and second daughter Jeri Brook Nehls from his second marriage. Jim married third wife Barbara Nehls of Davenport, Wa. And had many good years together until cancer took her in 1999. Jim met fourth wife Gail O'Grady who just recently passed away February 13, 2021.
Jim is survived by his brothers Ken Nehls and wife Rita of Pahrump, Nevada. Ray Nehls and wife Diane of Kennewick, Wa. Larry Nehls and wife Cheryl of Paterson, Wa. His first wife Barbara Goring Elliott of Monroe North Carolina, son Jim Nehls (Dee) of Albemarle, North Carolina. Daughter Tammy Harrington, Step Daughter Thena Brown (Ken) of Newman Lake, Wa., Step Son Monty Lindbloom (Theresa) of Edwall, Wa., Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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