James M. Grenfell, age 73, was called home to the Lord on March 17, 2015 at Seaside, Oregon.
Jim was born on March 8, 1942, a son to the late Frank and Dorothy (Donaldson) Grenfell. He attended Lone Rock School and later graduated from Stevensville High School in 1960. After high school he traveled abroad and later returned to Oregon, Utah where he met his wife, Joy Mitchell. In 1966, he and his wife moved to Seattle, Washington where Jim worked for Boeing for several years. Jim was a very intelligent and intellectual man, and in 1970 he began his own business named North Shore Arco. He sold that business and started Grenfell Distributing, which was very successful until he sold upon his retirement. Due to health issues, Jim took a proactive approach to a change in his lifestyle. In 2013 Jim and Joy took their RV on the road to discover the best fishing holes in the U.S. along with enjoying family and friends.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothy Grenfell and his brother, Roger Grenfell. He is survived by his wife Joy of 53 years; his children Doug (Cathlyn) Grenfell of Edgewood, WA and Rhonda (Jeff) Story of Rathdrum, ID; grandchildren Jimmy Story of Indianapolis, IN and Sara Story of Post Falls, ID; his siblings Rose McNett of Federal Way, WA, Sylvia (Delos) Dickerson of Stevensville, MT, Gwen Grenfell of Missoula, MT, Ross (Paula) Grenfell of Missoula, MT; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, also two of his friends, Wally Poole and Doug Hagen.
Cremation and memorial has taken place. Later this summer they will bring Jim to rest in Stevensville.