James Wilkinson
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James Wilkinson
BOULDER - James Leroy Wilkinson, 69, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at his home in Boulder, Montana.
Jim was born the second of 12 kids to Ed and Ruth Wilkinson.
Jim was a passionate artist who loved life and making memories with family and friends. He spent his life doing a varied number of jobs ranging from produce manager at IGA in St. Ignatius, to cross country firefighting around the USA to caring for developmentally disabled individuals at M.D.C. in Boulder.
After Jim retired, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with family around Montana and Washington and with his dogs Q, Spot and Sara.
Jim was predeceased by his father, Lee Edward Wilkinson, and sister, Susie Wilkinson.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Wilkinson; and six brothers, Arthur (Connie) Wilkinson of Pasco, Washington; Joseph Wilkinson of Missoula; Thomas Wilkinson of St. Ignatius; Christopher (Ronnie) Wilkinson of Boulder; Edward (Christine) Wilkinson of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Frank Wilkinson of Boulder; and four sisters, Colleen (Coco) Blood of St. Ignatius; Ruthie (Andy) Kulawinski of Alberton; Cindy (Gerry) Neville of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Michelle (Jon) Dachel of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Jim’s Godson, Skyler (Faith) Wilkinson of Basin; 23 nieces and nephews, and 27 great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. in St. Ignatius. Reception to follow at same church after burial at cemetery.
