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James "Jim" Ervin Mead passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Mercy Hospice House. He was 83 years old.
Jim was born October 16, 1935, to Robert and Anna (Tushar) Mead in Durango, Colorado. He is a fifth generation Mead in the Animas Valley. He attended Hermosa Elementary and graduated from Durango High School. He attended college at the old Fort Lewis campus. During that time he met his future wife, Mary Schmitz, they were married on September 21, 1955.
Jim continued farming with his father in Hermosa. To their family two children were born and the family increased their ranch property with his father and brother, Ed. The family sold the ranch in the 1970's and Jim began working for the new owner. Then he began working for the James Family Ranch until his retirement.
Jim enjoyed sports, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Animas Grange, St. Columba Catholic Church, DeMolay, a volunteer with Big-Brothers, served as a ditch walker in the valley and served on the Hermosa Cemetery Board and the Mosquito Board.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; children: Carolyn (Jim) Klinnert, and Dr. Elliott Mead; Siblings: Edward Mead and Mary Lou (Jim) Welch; and Grandson: Dr. Benjamin (Katy) Mead.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Columba Catholic Church. Burial will occur at Hermosa Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hermosa Cemetery Assoc., 10992 CR 250, Durango, CO 81301.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Hood Mortuary - Durango.
Jim and all the Mead family were such good friends and so kind to our Grandmother, Lilas, and our Uncle Sammy. May God's loving presence comfort you during this difficult time. The McCormick family
May 1, 2019
I am truly and deeply sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of James. May the God of all comport Grant you peace and strength during difficult time (psalm 91:11).
M C
April 26, 2019
Dear Family, My heartfelt condolences. May Gods loving kindness bring you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. John 6:40
April 26, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God comfort and soothed your family in this time of need. Ps. 94:19 JS
April 25, 2019
The Mead family are some of the finest people to come out of Durango. I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing and send all of my love and prayers. We lost a good man when Heaven welcomed him. God bless and keep you. Rena Bacus-Cole
April 24, 2019
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