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James Oriet Obituary
A memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial of ashes will occur at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Jim was born Jan. 4, 1963, in Great Falls to Jack and Barbara Oriet. He was raised in Tracy and graduated from Centerville High School in 1981. He excelled in all sports and was selected to play in the East/West Shriner game. He went to college at Montana Tech, where he played football and earned a degree in petroleum engineering when he graduated in 1986.
He was married in Las Vegas to Rita Slaugh in 1992. They divorced in 2001.
Jim worked for Halliburton and McMurray Oil/Energy for a number of years. He then was president of Stim-Tech Inc, growing the company from two to 60 employees. Stim-Tech pioneered expert consulting in all aspects of stimulation, cementing and completion engineering of natural gas/oil wells. He was the co-founder of Wind River Brewing Company in Pinedale, famous for world award-winning gold medal beers and home of the first canning line in Wyoming.
He loved golf, racquetball, riding his Harley, traveling, football, basketball, playing cribbage and taking care of his family and friends. He played fantasy football and watched the Minnesota Vikings, especially Adrian Peterson. He played in community league basketball games and golf tournaments and was an avid fan of the Utah Jazz.
Jim is survived by his special friend Kim O'Connor of Pinedale; daughter Kaila Oriet of Rock Springs, Wyo.; brothers Joe Oriet of Sheridan, Wyo., Mike Oriet of Tampa, Fla., and Paul Oriet of Stockett; nieces Trista Lasilla, Wendy Nguyen and Rachel Brumit; nephews Kyle Oriet, Nathan Rolfs, Chris Rolfs, and Daniel Oriet.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Oriet; father Jack Oriet; and a brother, David Rolfs.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Oriet
Matt Mount
January 12, 2013
To the Oriet family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am glad I had the chance to know "James E Oriet" (as he would say from time to time - with emphasis!!!) and to consider him a friend. I will always remember his positive attitude, endless energy and unqualified generosity. Thanks Jim.
Pat Sollars
December 30, 2012
Jim was an amazing person and friend. While attending college with Jim, I was always greatful for his very positive and energetic attitude. He would always tell me he was "highly motivated and highly dedicated", and he most certainly was. He carried this approach throughout his life as was evident by his accomplishments. Rest in peace Jimmy O, you will be missed.
John and Karen Ross
December 29, 2012
Our condolences to friends and family; Jim, you were a good friend from the Pinedale days and you will be greatly missed.
Jim Birkoski
December 27, 2012
To the entire Oriet family,
May the memories bring comfort to your loss. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Jim Birkoski
Shaun & Christy DeBray
December 27, 2012
The Oriet Family,
You are in our prayers. I am saddened to hear of my friend Jim's passing. I remember the days at Tech and the scrimmage b-ball in Centerville with Jim and his high school buddies while I was living in Great Falls in '87. God bless you all.
Elaine Crumpley
December 27, 2012
Jim, your light shines on all who knew you. You are greatly missed.
December 27, 2012
May the Lord bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow and grief.Hoping you will see your brother again in glory. With heartfelt sympathy, Linda Schott
Robb Francetich
December 26, 2012
Jim O things I remember:
A person from C'ville in the East-West Shrine Game! I was Proud!
Running the Alley in his Football Gear and fall ball was days away! I thought you were crazy!..you just loved Football.
We were OREDIGGERS - Those were great times other than the car crash that "broke" your already broke nose? Thanks for the mentoring and mostly for being a FRIEND. We are fortunate to have known you...see you later and we will play ball again. Thanks for that crazy cross-over move you taught me...I used it and it worked!
God Bless your Family and they should be PROUD that you did it right!
Carmen Pilgeram-Bohn
December 26, 2012
Oriet family... It truly broke my heart to hear of Jim's passing. He was a fond memory of my time at Centerville, as I know he was to many. May you find peace in the memories of so many and those of your own. God bless....
Gary & Janet Kolstad
December 26, 2012
Jim's Family & Friends,
We are very saddened by the loss of Jim. He was a fun loving person that we had a lot of good memories with while going to school together at MT Tech. I also had contact with him in the O&G industry when he was working in WY. He will be missed and is in our thoughts.
Carol Pepos-Ramberg
December 26, 2012
Sorry for your loss, prayers to your family.
December 26, 2012
PAUL AND FAMILY: OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. MEMORIES ARE NEVER LOST. GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. MARTIN AND BETH BAUER GREAT FALLS
Arlin Sebastian
December 26, 2012
Joe, Mike, and Paul, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Arlin
December 25, 2012
I am so sorry that Jim O passed away at such a young age. I send my love and sympathy to his family. We all will remember Jim as a great athlete at C'Ville & college, and I will remember him as a classmate and friend to my children all through school. Rest in peace Jim O!!!
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