James J. Mines' Celebration of Life

My grandpa, James Joseph Mines, passed away last week at the age of 92. While we are sad to lose such a loved and prominent member of our family, we find joy in knowing he is at rest with our Lord, with Grandma and all our other loved ones who have moved on before us. He was a farmer, rancher, outfitter, inventor, teacher and a friend to all. Grandpa was also an army officer in World War II and was taken as a Prisoner of War, twice. We have all learned so much from him about what the true treasures in life are.

After the funeral, we got together as a family to celebrate Grandpa's memory. We enjoyed some food and fellowship - some of the Mines' favorite things! Jim and Kristine: Doug with our cousin, Patrick. These two think so much alike, it's scary :) My sister, Kris, and her daughter, Samantha:

Thank you to all our friends and family who came to celebrate Grandpa's life with us. To those who were unable to make it, thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, flowers, cards and phone calls.

My aunt and cousins outside enjoying the break from a Wyoming/Montana winter; Kelly, Bobbie, Jamie, Sarah and Tiffany: The Mathern Crew; Waylon, Alex, Uncle Ken, Aunt Marilyn, Patrick, Marty and Jerry: My dad with my brothers and I at Cave Creek Cemetery:

The family of James and Florence Mines:

My dad's cousin, Shirley, picking oranges and lemons at Grandpa's house: Dad and I: You've heard of "Find Waldo"... but can you find Jim and Doug?? Picking oranges in Grandpa's tree... one more time.

We love you Grandpa and we look forward to the day when we see you again!