James Leroy Wilkinson, 69

James Leroy Wilkinson, 69, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at his home in Boulder.

Jim was born the second of 12 kids to Ed and Ruth Wilkinson. He became a passionate artist who loved life and making memories with family & friends. As for work, his jobs ranged from produce manager at the IGA in St. Ignatius, MT, to cross country firefighting around the country, to caring for developmentally disabled individuals at the Montana Developmental Center in Boulder.

After retiring, Jim enjoyed traveling and spending time with family around Montana and Washington and with his dogs Q, Spot and Sara.