Photo courtesy of Martin Funeral Home - Marthasville
Marthasville, Missouri
Jan 13, 1939 – Jan 21, 2023
Mr. James John Bots, of Marthasville, MO, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the age of 84 years. He was born on January 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL., to the late James and Angeline (nee: Gadbois) Bots.
James Bots proudly served our country in the United States Navy from June 1957 through December 1962, serving on the U.S.S. Pine Island (AV - 12). Jim earned his Master's Degree in Education and was an Instructor in Electronics at St. Louis Community College. He was united in marriage to Maxine Irene Bergmann on November 26, 1964, in Minneapolis, MN. They spent 59 wonderful years together. Jim was a competitive archer for most of his life. He was a member of the St. Louis Bow Hunters and Summit Archery clubs. He won trophies in archery tournament all across the United States. Jim was a loving and devoted husband, brother, uncle, son, and friend to so many.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Angeline; one brother, John Bots. Family and friends who will remain grateful for having shared in Jim's life are his loving wife, Maxine; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; other relatives and close friends. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Marthasville, MO. A Celebration of Life service will begin at 1:30 PM on Saturday, February 4, 2023, also at the funeral home. Services will conclude with full military honors provided by the United States Navy. Memorial donations made in honor of Mr. James John Bots are suggested to MBH Scholarship Fund, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net
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Bill and Carol Gadbois
July 22, 2023 | Lansing, IL | Family
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Darcy and Bryan
February 04, 2023
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St. Louis Bowhunters Club
February 02, 2023 | Bridgeton, MO
Jim was always supportive of fellow archers. Both he and Maine could be found at any tournament local or National. Many wonderful memories! My thoughts and prayers are with you Maxine!
Diane & Rich Hooper
January 25, 2023 | New Lenox, IL | Friend
James and Max were so good to me when I was a young archer. They invited me to train at their home range when I was in town, fed me and shared stories. James had every tool known to man and could fix anything that needed fixing. RIP James and love to you, Max.
Judi Adams
January 25, 2023 | Phoenix, AZ | Friend
Maxine, we are so very saddened by your loss. We will miss his laugh. Always enjoyed shooting archery together, trips to Dairy Queen, and of course our cribbage games. We had a lot of laughs together over the years. He will be missed
Mark & Barb Martwick
January 24, 2023 | Eolia, MO | Friend
