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I needed a pick me up and Bill's smile did that very thing. What friends are for. Hugh
Hugh McWhorter
October 27, 2025 | Friend


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Bozeman, Montana
Nov 1, 1938 – Mar 8, 2025
James William Kearns, Jr. (Bill) passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Bozeman, Montana where he had lived for the last couple of years.A third generation Broadwater County resident, Bill was a community activist, philanthropist and lover of fun and social gatherings.He was born to James...
Read MoreI needed a pick me up and Bill's smile did that very thing. What friends are for. Hugh
Hugh McWhorter
October 27, 2025 | Friend
Jim was a guy who just got stuff done and with a smile. I will always appreciate our friendship and remember his generosity and kindness to so many. My sincere condolences to his family.
Mike Cooney
March 27, 2025 | Friend
Bill always had a smile and fun to talk with. IT was a fun time we had when he came to Alaska on a tour.
Jed Grover
March 26, 2025 | Friend
Bill was an amazing who did many generous things during his life. He supported Townsend and its residents many ways. He was one of a group that insured Townsend got a swimming pool after many years of folks swimming in a gravel pit on the edge of town or the Missouri River. Townsend got a new High School in 1965 with a generous sized gym as the only could support a small crowd. He was very active in Military Affairs and I was able to assist with a KC 135 refueling ride from Spokane to...
Skip SherwoodS
March 25, 2025
You will always be with us in our hearts. Love you. Bob and Marlene Murdo.
Marlene
March 25, 2025
You will be missed by many.
Paul Latka
March 22, 2025 | Townsend, MT | Friend

Teleflora's Pink Potpourri Bouquet with Roses
Paul Latka
March 22, 2025
So many great memories with limited space. That's why I have extended an invitation to Bill's daughter Mary and son Jamie to join me this summer in my garden for a reminiscent ceremony. I'll need that amount of time to collect thoughts on some great memories. For now suffice it to say that I am ever appreciative of Bill's support in helping find me work; his generosity (whether it was balloons for the kids or contributions to causes such as Farm In The Dell); his love of community (it it's...
Hugh A. McWhorter
March 22, 2025 | Friend