James Roy Lofdahl

James (Jim) Roy Lofdahl was born on August 25, 1941, in Hugo, Colorado to Roy and Rachel (Cooper) Lofdahl. He and his brother Cody became the men of the house as teenagers when their father passed away unexpectedly. Rachel and the boys pulled together to keep the ranch and family homestead together through very difficult times. Jim graduated from Karval High School in 1959. He took great pride in the high school football team's accomplishments and maintained lifelong friendships with teammates. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and was honorably discharged. In 1973 he married Shirley Ann Thomas and together they raised three sons. As time marched on their family grew with grand and great grandchildren. Jim was a lifelong rancher, an occupation he loved. His best days were spent working with family. He developed relationships with his sons and grandchildren by working with them on the ranch. He was very proud of his family's work ethic, and he enjoyed sharing his knowledge, wisdom and took time to teach some great life lessons along the way.
Jim passed away at his home on October 27, 2025. Jim is survived by wife of 52 years, Shirley of Karval and sons Joe (Brenda) Mayo of Haswell, Greg (Cindy) Mayo of Timnath, John (Cindy) Lofdahl of Kearney, NE and 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the Cowboy Church @ RFD Television.
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