James Garner

IDAHO FALLS - James Wade Garner, 54, of Idaho Falls, passed away on February 17, 2010, at his home following a long term illness. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and friend and was a fighter to the end. He was cared for by his daughter, Jana.
He was born August 13, 1955, in Idaho Falls to Ronald Leo "Hank" Garner and Norma Jean Schwartz Garner. He attended schools in Roberts and Shelley, graduating from Shelley High School. As a young man, he was very attentive to his sisters, showing great patience in the many things he taught them. He was still trying to teach his brothers how to fish.
He married Lisa Marie Meyer and they were later divorced. He was a farmer and, since 1973, farmed with Howard Taylor & Sons eventually becoming foreman and worked there until his early retirement.
James was extremely proud of his girls and their many successes and was a favorite uncle to his nieces and nephews. He loved the many camping trips taken with his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had many friends and enjoyed their regular coffee dates, "Happy Hours" and playing cards, especially Poker, with them. He received special recognition as the 2008 Texas Hold 'Em Poker Bowl Champion.
James had a fun and witty sense of humor, was always the first to lend a hand, and was generous to a fault. He kept his yard perfectly manicured and was the family project supervisor and instigator.
Survivors are: daughter: Jana Garner, Pocatello, ID, mother: Norma Garner, Idaho, Falls, ID, brother: Denny (Judy) Garner, Idaho Falls, ID, brother: Dale (Kathy) Garner, Idaho Falls, ID, brother: Eddie Garner, Idaho Falls, ID, brother: Dex Covert, Idaho Falls, ID. sister: Ronda (Bart) Bateson, Idaho Falls, ID, sister: Peggy (Alan) Mondada, Boise, ID, sister: Lori (Dan) Seargeant, West Covina, CA, sister: Judy (Dave) Truempler, Pocatello, ID and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hank Garner; his daughter, Jennifer Garner; and his grandparents, Albert and Melva Schwartz and Leo and Ethel Garner.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Fielding Memorial Park (4602 S. Yellowstone) in Idaho Falls.         
The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of Eastern Idaho for their kind and loving care of James. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation be made to the Dr. Jennifer Garner Memorial Endowment through Idaho State University at ISU College of Pharmacy, 921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8288, Pocatello, ID 83209-8288 or to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.