Jim passed away peacefully at home on April 24th, 2022. Jim was 94 years old.
Jim Logan was born in Ottumwa, IA on October 3, 1927. He was the second child of five children born to George and Josephine Logan. Jim quit high school at the age of 17 to join the U.S Army on Dec 5th, 1945. Jim was a Tank Sgt with the 2nd Infantry (Indian Head) Division. He served until August 26, 1947. He then joined the family who had moved to Colstrip, MT where he went back to high school and received his high school diploma. Upon graduating, he managed the hardware store in Forsyth. He met and married his first wife in Forsyth, and they had 3 children: Diana, Mike, and John. The family moved to Glendive and that is where Jim started his career as a game warden.
Jim later transferred to Miles City. As a hobby he coached a softball league, and this is where he met Betty Jean “Jeannie”. They married in 1966. Jim and Jeannie had 4 children: Dennis, Troy, Darla, and Jami. He continued his career as a game warden for 31 years before he retired. Jim was well-known and respected by many across the state during his time as a warden. He was a shooting instructor at the Pistol Range and won lots of shooting competitions in his lifetime. During this time, he was a leader in the Eagle Scouts, served in the National Guard and filled as deputy jailer. He and John Michels taught many high schoolers how to dance. Jim also loved to call local square dances as well.
After retiring, Jim remained busy. He was Secretary and volunteered at the Eagles Club for many years. He did block management for the state and hauled and transported fish for the hatchery. He cut meat for Reynolds, processed taxes at H&R Block and worked security at the local baseball tournaments every summer. He enjoyed hunting, was an avid collector of guns and loved to sit and reload bullets.
Jim was proceeded in death by: George, father; Josephine, mother; Kathy, sister; George, brother; Jerry, brother; Mike, son; and Tucker, grandson.
Jim is survived by: Mary Jo, sister; Jeannie, wife of 55 years; Dennis, son (Peggy) Alicia (Chris), Tessa (Paris), Clay; Troy, son (Stacy) Nikki (Scott), Tory (Tim); Darla, daughter (Doug) Kyle (Amanda), Jaramie (Shelbey); Jami, daughter (Rob) Logan (Kailyn), Kassadee (Abel); Diana, daughter (Fredrick) Sean and Robin; Mike’s sons Ben, Tim; John, son (Teri) Theo, Charity, and Tyfani; and 25 great grandkids plus another great-granddaughter due in August.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Military Graveside services will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery Reception at The Parlor following the Graveside services. Condolences may be left for the family at www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 28, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 29, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Following the funeral service
Friday April 29, 2022
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 28, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 29, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Following the funeral service
Friday April 29, 2022
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Howard Shawver says
Dennis
I heard countless stories about “ol Jim Logan” from my dad. My favorite is the one about the guy looking for his “milk cow” my Dad always spoke highly of him. My condolences.
Curtis Greer Terrett says
So sorry for your loss
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Jim Altenhofen says
Troy and Dennis-so very sorry for your loss of your dad.
James Arneson says
I send my condolences to your family. I always enjoyed seeing Jim and visiting. I am sorry for your loss
Carol Bailey says
Karen just told me about Jim. I am so sorry to hear this. I hope he and Jack are having a good reunion.
Rick Newby says
Such a good man to work with and a friend…RIP FG77
Marcy Stabler Parks says
Darla, Dennis, and families, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a good man! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Schneidt says
Logan Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all! I lived next door to them when I first moved to Miles City. Jim was a nice guy!
Don Neese “County 13” says
Sorry for the loss of Jim.
Worked with him, rode with him, and shot with him. He was great to be around. He knew every hill top and every hiding spot in the country. If only all Game Wardens were like him. Jim was one of the great wardens and an awesome man. FG 77 is officially 10-10. He will be missed.
Deb Bartholomew and Family says
Jeannie, Darla, Dennis, Troy, Jamie and Families;
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Jim when he called Square Dancing and seen him and Jeannie at the Fair. He always had a smile and made square dancing fun. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. He will always be a Treasure in your hearts and not forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will get you through difficult days ahead. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Sandy Rabe says
To the Logan Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and Bless you.
Tom Bivins says
I worked with Jim as a fellow Montana Game Warden for many years in South Eastern Montana. Jim was a dear friend and a reliable partner. His was always pleasant and well liked by almost everyone he encountered. To this day I have never known any man who had as many practical life skills as Jim. Hunting, carpentry, wiring, plumbing, square dancing, mechanical ability, shooting and marksmanship and on and on but above all he was a really kind person. It seems as we get older life is mostly about memories and I sure cherish the times I spent with Jim Logan.
Tom Bivins
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Logan family
Sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Ginger Huckins says
Logan Family, I’m so sorry for the loss of Jim. I’m wishing you and the family strength and peace.
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Logan Family,
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you all.
Cori Hanel Brubaker says
Darla and family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Marilyn May says
Jeanne & family
We send you our love and sympathy in your great loss. He was a wonderful man. Cherish all the great memories
Jim & Marilyn May
Ken n Karen Strobel says
Sorry for your loss, prayers and hugs to all.
Kevin A Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Didn’t know him very well but what I did know of him and heard was all good. I think he was a pretty straight shooter guy. If more were like him.
Todd Anderson says
In my work as a game warden stationed in Miles City it amazes me how many ranchers knew Jim. It seemed that every ranch from Jordan to Alzada and Sidney to Decker knew of Jim and had a story. He covered an incredible amount of country and was respected and admired. Blessings to the Logan family.
GARY AND Pat Helm says
JEANNIE AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JIM.HE WAS A GREAT ONE. WE HAD A GREAT TIME WITH YOOU TWO SERVING MEALS AT THE EAGLES. MAY GOD HOLD Y9U IN HIS ARMS AT THIS HARDD TIME’
Dotti Green says
My deepest sympathy to all the Logan family. May the good memories bring you peace.
Wanda Gresens ( Harbaugh ) says
My condolences go out to Jim’s family Been a long time but those were the good old days .
Tina Griser says
We are so very sorry about Jim. He always told us such interesting stories . I know his family is going to miss him horribly. We love you guys. Greg and Tina
Jack McKeever says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jim’s family and friends during this time of heartache.
May he rest in peace.
Jack & Emma McKeever
Darcy Huckins Corbridge says
Darla and family, My condolences on the loss of your dad. I still remember the neighborhood days of our families living on N. Sewell. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are going out to the Logan family.
Kathy Damm Culy says
Jeannie and Logan family, I’m so sorry to here of Jim’s passing.
He was such a nice nan. Deepest Sympathy
Dale and Graciela Graff says
Lou Kis and I went to Miles City fall of 1963 Lou as a new Captain and I a raw recruit ! My first patrol with Jim we stopped at Jennie’s folks in Ismay where her dad was the postmaster and had the most wonderful dinner with such a great family!!! Jim taught me the skills and how he was so very knowledgeable about the country ! When I returned as Captain in 1976 he was even more helpful!! What a wonderful talented person!!
Randy and Maribeth Wuertz says
I worked with Jim for seven years in Region 7. I have many fond memories of that time. Jim was one of the kindest men I’ve ever met. Our condolences to all of the Logan Family. He was a true gentleman. We still cook green beans the way Jim taught us to!
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
My sincere sympathy to all the family. I always loved visiting with Jim over the years.
Beth Riggs says
I worked with Jim, while he was a game warden and I was the new awkward kid in parks. He was so welcoming and helpful. I remember him saying that our job was to make friends for the department and I think he was the best at making friends. My husband Vic worked in fisheries and we agreed that Jim always seemed happy to see people, so everyone responded by being happy to be around him. I still have Jim’s baked beans recipe that he shared with the department potlucks. God bless Jim, his family and the friends he left behind.
Mary Ottoy says
My condolences to the Logan family. May God wrap His arms around you all in your time of grieving.
Michael Mangen says
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, he was good guy. Used to shoot pistol with him.
Mike Mangen