This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Waldron, Hansen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2330/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Las Vegas Review Journal, 06/03/08 James "Jim" Chandler Waldron, 76, husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2008. He was born to Nat and Leah Waldron, Jan. 30, 1932, in Preston, Idaho the third of eight children. James married Jean Hansen June 8, 1959 in the LDS Logan Temple in Logan, Utah. Together they had six children and currently have 17 grandchildren. He earned a degree in aeronautics from Idaho State University before being drafted into the Korean War. He then graduated from Utah State University and moved to Las Vegas in 1961 to begin a teaching career. He taught auto mechanics, driver's education and behind the wheel training at Western High School for 35 years. James was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in several leadership positions including scout and youth leader, Bishop, and Stake Presidency. He served in the West Central States Mission, Tallahassee, Fla. Mission and in the Las Vegas, Nev. Mission. He was currently serving! in the LDS Las Vegas Temple. James was always helping others and was admired by many. He will be missed. He is survived by his loving wife, of 49 years; two daughters, Kathy (Bill) Dunham and Connie (Russell) Norton; three sons, Bill (Tina) Waldron, Stephen (Janell) Waldron and Glen (Allyson) Waldron; 17 grandchildren; five sisters, Phyllis, Mada, Leahmae, Helen and Gwen; and one brother, Monte. He was preceded in death by his brother, Acie; and son, Walter Nathaniel. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, with a viewing at 10 am., at the Lorenzi Chapel, 221 S. Lorenzi St., Las Vegas, NV. James will be laid to rest in Samaria, Idaho. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.