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Kalispell, Montana
Feb 22, 1949 – Feb 8, 2026 (Age 76)
Jim Atkinson was born Feb. 22, 1949, in Helena. He was raised in Ronan and Helena and was a long-time Kalispell resident where he passed away Feb. 8, 2026.He received a BA in Psychology at the University of Montana (Go Griz), and an MA in Special Education at the University of Oregon. He worked...
Read MoreWe will always remember his smiling face as he wheeled through the doors of the church on Sunday morning.
Jim & Sharon Perkins
February 19, 2026
We will never forget the numerous rides he gave our children on his scooters and him always saying "just one more!" We will miss his smiles and infectious big heart he had for everyone around him. We love and miss you sweet friend. Until we meet again!
The Hooley family
February 16, 2026 | Friend
To say that Jim was `a nice guy´ hardly begins to cover the amazing gentle-man he was ALWAYS! So sorry Jim has gone but his kind self will live on in the hearts of so many from the Class of `67 HHS. and to all who loved Jim Atkinson Maggi McKinnon Corbett
Maggi McKinnon Corbett
February 16, 2026 | School
