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James Leeds
James Stuart Leeds, 63, of Havre, passed away in his home that he built and loved so much, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church. The family has suggested that memorials in Jim's name be made to American Cancer Research.
Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and services, and you may express your condolences and memories at http://www.hollandbonine.com.
On June 27, 1950, Jim, one of nine children, was born to Phillip and Patricia Leeds of Havre, Mont. He attended school at St. Jude Thaddeus, Havre Central and later earned his degree at Northern Montana College. From his union with Gloria (Turner) Leeds, he was gifted with three wonderful sons.
In 1973 he started his career in Havre and later retired after 33 dedicated years with Hill County Electric/Triangle Telephone.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman and loved raising his horses. He loved being around people and would help anyone and everyone. He had a soft spot in his heart for helping special needs children through therapeutic horseback riding.
Jim could fix anything. He was a wealth of knowledge to his three boys. Jim was very involved with his children and loved to attend all of his grandchildren's activities. He adored his children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a brother-in-law.
He is survived by his three sons, Scott (Kim) Leeds of Havre, Doug (Shauna) Leeds of Laurel, Kevin (Kelly) Leeds of Havre; 12 grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; and his wife, Kathy; and her three children.
Reader Comments(6)
Jamie writes:
Jim will be missed by all that knew him. He was a great person. I will never forget the day I slipped up and told him that my horses toe nails needed a trim. And he never would let me forget it. Lol
02/17/2014, 7:02 pm
mel writes:
My sincere sympathy to the Leeds family and to my cousin Peggy & her sister Mary Pat, who are in my prayers that they may have strength to get thru this time.
02/16/2014, 12:47 pm
Donna writes:
Knowing Jim was a pleasure. He took a lot of pride in his home and raising his kids. He taught his sons how to be men and take pride in themselves. He would be proud of them. Words can not express the loss that we feel. I pray for strength for the Leeds family to help them get through this time.
02/16/2014, 10:53 am
velda writes:
My heart is broken as it is for all who knew him. He was family and that never changed. What a great father he was. RIP Jim.
02/15/2014, 7:51 am
NitaJ writes:
My deepest condolences to Kathy & her family. You will be in my prayers at this difficult time. I am sorry for your loss.
02/14/2014, 10:15 pm
Traci writes:
Words can not describe how sad I am about Jim's passing. I spent many hours out at his place riding horses and just shooting the bull. I could always count on a witty reply to anything I said. He was a very caring and giving person and he taught me so much about horses. I'm glad to have know Jim. And my thoughts are with the Leed's Family during this hard time.
02/14/2014, 11:19 am