1945
James
2019
James Jimas
March 28, 1945 — July 9, 2019
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, coach, and friend, peacefully passed on July 9, 2019. This loving man will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Jim was born March 28, 1945 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to Bob and Marion Jimas. He married Mary Ann David August 23, 1969.
He graduated from Bingham High School and Brigham Young University where he starred as a basketball player and was a member of the 1966 NIT championship team. He was all-WAC his senior year.
One of Jim’s greatest joys was coaching high school basketball for 25 years. He coached Hillcrest to the 1980 4A state championship and Brighton to the 1996 5A state championship. He loved all his players and had a tremendous impact on their lives. Many players said “Coach Jimas will be in our hearts forever.”
Jim’s greatest love was for his family, especially for his wife Mary. Jim and Mary have three children and fourteen grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Libby (John) Liljenquist; Jena (Ryan) Anderson; Jared (Becca) Jimas; grandchildren, Tayler, Abby, Olivia, Emily, Jake, Spencer, Claire, Trevor, Bella, Noah, Lincoln, Kamdyn, Charlotte, and Braxtyn; sister’s Nikkie Miller and Barbara Peterson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Jimas and parents Bob and Marion Jimas.
Jim is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in numerous callings including Sunday School President, High Priest Group leader and Bishopric counselor. Jim and Mary were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on June 21, 2005.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Butler West Stake Center (1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah). A viewing will be held at the same location Monday, July 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment will be at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery 3115 East 7800 South Cottonwood Heights, Utah.Service Information
Viewing July 15, 2019 at 6-8 PM
1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
Viewing July 16, 2019 at 9:30 - 10:30 AM
1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
Funeral Service
July 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
He graduated from Bingham High School and Brigham Young University where he starred as a basketball player and was a member of the 1966 NIT championship team. He was all-WAC his senior year.
One of Jim’s greatest joys was coaching high school basketball for 25 years. He coached Hillcrest to the 1980 4A state championship and Brighton to the 1996 5A state championship. He loved all his players and had a tremendous impact on their lives. Many players said “Coach Jimas will be in our hearts forever.”
Jim’s greatest love was for his family, especially for his wife Mary. Jim and Mary have three children and fourteen grandchildren. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Libby (John) Liljenquist; Jena (Ryan) Anderson; Jared (Becca) Jimas; grandchildren, Tayler, Abby, Olivia, Emily, Jake, Spencer, Claire, Trevor, Bella, Noah, Lincoln, Kamdyn, Charlotte, and Braxtyn; sister’s Nikkie Miller and Barbara Peterson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Jimas and parents Bob and Marion Jimas.
Jim is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in numerous callings including Sunday School President, High Priest Group leader and Bishopric counselor. Jim and Mary were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on June 21, 2005.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Butler West Stake Center (1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah). A viewing will be held at the same location Monday, July 15, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM and Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 AM. Interment will be at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery 3115 East 7800 South Cottonwood Heights, Utah.Service Information
Viewing July 15, 2019 at 6-8 PM
1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
Viewing July 16, 2019 at 9:30 - 10:30 AM
1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
Funeral Service
July 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1845 East 7200 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 84121
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