James Wilkinson

James Leroy Wilkinson, 69, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at his home in Boulder, MT.

Jim was born the 2nd of 12 kids to Ed & Ruth Wilkinson.

Jim was a passionate Artist who loved life & making memories with family & friends. He spent his life doing a varied number of jobs ranging from Produce Manager at IGA in St. Ignatius MT, to cross country firefighting around the USA to caring for developmentally disabled individuals at M.D.C. in Boulder, MT.

After Jim retired he enjoyed traveling & spending time with family around Montana & Washington and with his dogs Q, Spot & Sara.

Jim was predeceased by Father -Lee Edward Wilkinson & Sister - Susie Wilkinson. He is survived by his Mother Ruth Wilkinson and 6 Brothers – Arthur & (Connie) Wilkinson (Pasco, WA), Joseph Wilkinson (Missoula, MT), Thomas Wilkinson (St. Ignatius, MT), Christopher (Ronnie) Wilkinson (Boulder, MT), Edward (Christine) Wilkinson (Cheyenne, WY), Frank Wilkinson (Boulder, MT) and 4 Sisters – Colleen (Coco) Blood (St. Ignatius, MT), Ruthie (Andy) Kulawinski (Alberton, MT), Cindy (Gerry) Neville (Cheyenne, WY) Michelle (Jon) Dachel (Cheyenne, WY). Skyler (Faith) Wilkinson -Jim’s Godson (Basin, MT) and 23 Nieces & Nephews, and 27 Great Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday Aug. 16 at 11:00 am in St. Ignatius, MT. Reception to follow at same Church after burial at Cemetery

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