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James Bogden Obituary
A celebration of his life will be held Sept. 22 in Salem, Ore.
He is survived by his beloved best friend and wife, Kim; son James and wife Katherine of Debe-que, Colo.; daughters JoAnn and husband Chip Yale and Janette Raber, both of Tacoma, Wash., and Crystal Groves of Salem, Ore; brothers Dick and wife Betty Jo of Great Falls, Mont., and Bob and wife Kris of White City, Ore.; sister Carol Tabacco of Springfield, Ore.; grandchildren Ashley, Alex, Jesse, Jamie and Carlos; two great-grandchildren, Ivy and Lillie; nieces and nephews Rick, Randy, Becky; Bobbie, Michael, Julie, Kathy, Aaron and Brandy; sisters and brothers of the heart, Dave and Mary Oswald, Russ Kukay, Cindy Bergeron and Susan Hagen; and his beloved mother-in-law, Margo Baldrige.
Jim was born March 23, 1943, in Port Orchard, Wash., the third son to Joseph and Dorothy Bogden. He grew up in Great Falls, Mont. Following high school, he served in the Army from 1961 to 1963, serv-ing a tour in Germany.
For many years, he lived in Washington and then Oregon, where he owned several service stations in Albany. Following that, he worked in sales, mostly in the automobile aftermarket industry. He had a natural gift to sell any-thing to anybody. His last em-ployment was as a custodian with Gervais Union High School in Gervais, Ore., where the kids all loved him.
In 1982, he met his soul mate, best friend and partner for life, and married her on Aug. 31, 1985, in Reno, Nev.
Jim lived life to the fullest and in 2001, with his wife and his "fur" kids, he started living his dream of traveling in his RV. Throughout his life, he was blessed with many friends who grew to love him for his sense of humor, the sparkle in his eye and the stories he could tell. He loved nothing better than meet-ing people, whether socially or for business, and was always the life of any gathering. Following his dream right to the end, he drove the Alcan Highway and arrived in Alaska just days before his passing. His legacy to family and friends is to Live Life, Laugh Lots and Follow Your Dreams.
For further information on the celebration of his life, contact Kim at 818-984-5926.
Condolences may be sent online to greatfallstribune.com/obituaries.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James Bogden
CAROLYN TURNER
June 30, 2007
KIM
JIM HAS BEEN A BROTHER TO ME, EVERY SINCE WE FIRST MET UP IN THE CAMPGROUNDS OF IDAHO. I'LL ALWAYS LOVE MY MEMORIES OF HIM.
jay&joan brown
June 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marcie Pippin
June 18, 2007
Kim,
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Jim like a father, many times calling him "pops". My heart aches for you, but rejoyces for Jim. He was a great man and I am proud to say he was my friend. We will miss you and we love you Jim! All my love and prayers,
Rebecca Moody
June 17, 2007
Kim and Family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I feel very blessed to have gotten to know Jim and have him part of my life. I will always remember his sense of humor. He will be missed very much.
Joe Tempel
June 17, 2007
I knew Jim at Ursuline and Central, lost contact after High School but thought of his antics often. Deepest sympathy Joe
Norma Wright
June 17, 2007
Dear Kim, this world sure won't seem the same with Jimbo gone from it! It was always such fun to visit with the both of you and hear the funny stories and jokes he could tell. His sharp wit, wry humor and his salesman ways will be missed by everyone who ever had the joy to know him. Jim was a perfect example of a person, who never met a stranger! He is surely going to be missed by all of us who knew and loved him! I am just so happy he finally got to travel to Alaska, his BIG dream! Auntie Norma xoxoxo
Stacey Vanderlip
June 16, 2007
Kim, I am so sorry about Jim. I remember the summer you both worked up here at Mt. Rainier. It was a lot of fun and Jim was always good for a laugh....especially the stories about all of your travels...
Diane & Ken Kuelske
June 15, 2007
Kim, Ken & I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Although we were only in Jim's presence a few times, it was always obvious how much he loved life, meeting people and RV life. We will miss the twinkle in his eyes and his laughter. We know he is in a better place and lucky to have fulfilled his life's dream of seeing Alaska.
Anne and John Homer
June 15, 2007
Jim, Kim and their "fur kids" were a joy to be with, especially for the six months we were togther at Mt. Rainier National Park in 2003. We have many fond and happy memories of both Kim and Jim ( especially Jim with his trademark "twinkle.") Jim was someone who knew what it meant to be a friend and he is and will be missed.
Stella Bogden Dupuis
June 15, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bill DiRocco, class 1961
June 15, 2007
Jim was a nice guy and we had some great times together in grade school at Ursuline Academy and at Great Falls Central. Although we parted ways I will always remember his hearty laugh and his friendship. You who knew him are indeed fortunate.
Margo Baldrige
June 15, 2007
Kim,
As you know..Jim was my very favorite son-in-law and I will forever remember all the many good times we shared together as a family over these many years. He was definitely "your soul-mate". Love, Mom
Kathie Bogden-Gledhill
June 15, 2007
It still doesnt seem real..He was one of the greatest people that i have ever known he always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes :) I can still hear his laugh,his voice and even feel his big bear hugs that only he could givc. i'm not sure why God chose to take him ,when he was needed so desperatly down here but maybe God needed uncle jim to brighten up heaven who knows. i do know that i will miss him every day and to count my blessings for being able to say that i was his niece and know that one day we will all be together one day.. i love you uncle jim !!!!
Lanah Nicholls
June 15, 2007
Dick and Betty Jo,
We were sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May the spirit of love uphold you.
Jim was a delight and we know you will miss him.
Jean and Lanah
Wes Teterud
June 15, 2007
Dick & Betty Jo,
My condolences upon the passing of your brother Jim. I only met him once personally, but because of my close association with the Bogdens,I felt like I knew him and I grieve with you.
May the Lord comfort your hearts as only He can.
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
June 15, 2007
Dear Dick & Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your brother, Jim. May the joy with which he lived his life bring you comfort in your time of grief. God bless you with lasting peace.
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