James-Garchow-Obituary

James Clair "Jim" Garchow

Idaho Falls, Idaho

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James Clair Garchow, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 20, 2009, of acute leukemia at his home surrounded by his family.

James, more commonly known as Jim, was born December 6, 1936, in Mancelona, Mich., to Clair and Ruth Garchow. He attended school in Mancelona until 1947,...

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Stacey and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beckie and Gerald

My heart goes out to Jim's family as well as his many friends. I've been coaching football for 37 years, and four of the best years of my career were spent coaching at Skyline High School with Mahlon Rasmuson and his sidekick, Jim Garchow. Jim always had a good story to tell and a positive attitude that inspired others...I always loved being around him. I know Jim would understand that this old man is still trying to coach, so I will not be able to be at his funeral, but, believe me, he...

Jim's Girls: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Jim was a dear friend to our family. Mom (Renee) golfed with Jim for many years. And I (Stephanie) worked for Jim at KUPI while I was going to school at ISU. Jim will surely be missed.