James Lee Sanburn was born May 11, 1930 in Gillette, Wyoming to James N. (Jock) and Iris (Mahoney) Sanburn. He was joined by his sister Patty in 1938. They lived on Three Bear Creek; they then purchased the ranch on Bay Horse when Jimmy was 10 years old. Jimmy attended school at Bay Horse. Jimmy married Betty C. Elkins on May 11, 1949. They lived at Belle Creek for a short time before moving to the ranch at Bay Horse. They were blessed with two sons, Kenneth Neal and Scott James.
Jimmy enjoyed riding horses and also raising them. He and Betty enjoyed roping, hunting, square dancing and spending time with family and friends. As a young man Jimmy enjoyed calf roping and team roping. Roping was an important part of Jimmy´s life, one that he shared with his entire family. Jimmy and Jock roped together for 42 years, while spending so much time in the arena they also taught Neal and Scott to love it too. For many years, most weekends you would find Jock, Iris, Jimmy, Betty and the boys at a roping or rodeo somewhere in the tri-state area. Jimmy was a Charter member of East Fork Roping Club and he and Betty help start the Little Levi Rodeo in Broadus. Jimmy and Betty lived, worked and played together on their ranch until Betty´s death in 1990. Jimmy remained on the ranch until he moved to the Powder River Manor.
Survivors include sons, Neal (Pat) of Sheridan, Scott (Sonia) of Biddle, Sister Patricia Worman of Broadus, sister in law Aurise Jone's of Broadus and brother in law Edwin Elkins of Gillette. Grandchildren; Shane (Rhonda) Sanburn, Todd Sanburn, Micky (Bret) Culey, Erin Sanburn, Jamie Sanburn, Step Grandchildren; Lexie (Hank) Burgess, Buddi Clements, Austin Clements. Great-grandchildren; James, Cody and Brooke Sanburn, Taylor and Cameron Sanburn, Derric and Jayd Culey, Ethan Tarver. He also leaves behind his best dog Lacey and will be missed by his true friend and caregiver Mae Giacometto.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty and his brother-in-law Truman Worman.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonadnsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Manor.
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Sunday November 27, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Broadus
East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
13:00
Monday November 28, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Broadus
East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Sunday November 27, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Broadus
East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
Funeral Service
13:00
Monday November 28, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Broadus
East Wilson
Broadus, MT 59317
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Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a good man and I am so sorry that his years were cruelly taken away from him by his illness. His legacy is his family…his sons and grandkids. Know that we are thinking of you all now. In Sympathy, Vic and Laura Lee
Autumn & Robin Rumph says
So sorry for your family’s lost. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers
Debbie and Duane Talcott says
When our Lord calls a loved one home he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May your memories sustain you in your time of sorrow. You´re in our thoughts and prayers.Debbie and Duane
Pam & Dave Nisley says
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We are praying God’s comfort for all of you through this time. We care.
Pam,Dave and family
Ern & Esther Nelson says
We are thinking of you all and my God be your comfort at this time.
Tena Olson says
Thinking of you at this time. Jimmy was a special man and will be missed greatly. I remember how excited he could get when we talked about ranching – especially the horses & calving season (& not a bit excited when talking about farming). He was blessed to have such a warm & supportive family.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lacie Mathisen says
Sorry to hear the news… I enjoyed talking with Jim about my great- grandpa that I didn’t get to know before he passed away.
Dianne Engel says
I enjoyed Jimmie so much when I worked at the Manor. He loved wearing his hat and looking out the window. I was never sure quite what he saw, but, his eyes sparkled so an he was smiling!
Rick & Dee Abbott says
So sorry to learn of James’ passing. It is our prayer that God will give you comfort at this time.
Cindy and Ryan Braley says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Wes Wetherelt says
Sympathies to the family.
Becky Etten says
So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful and kind person. May the Lord bless you all.
john & tammy says
thoughts & prayers to you & your family scott
Justin, Charlee Kuhbacher and Sons says
The softest spoken man I ever knew…always enjoyed my time around him, whether by watering up the spray tank for weed spraying, talking about horses, or time spent over on BayHorse…In the nursing home he always worried when we went thru the door to the hair shop, and I just thought of it as going thru the gate taking caution….:)May God Bless your Family with Memories that are flooding thru the gates.
Wayne Wetherelt Jr says
Family of Jimmy Sanburn
My Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you in the loss of this good man. May your memories give you some comfort in the days ahead. Take care.
Wayne Wetherelt Jr.
Wanda Hughes says
Loved by many! Jimmy had a tough road the last several years and now he is at peace. He will not be forgotten.
Randy & Cynde Trucano says
Prayers are with all of you. As a little girl growing up I always thought what a great couple Jimmy and Betty were. Jimmy always greeted you with a smile. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
Lynn Weisser says
I have fond memories from the “old days” the Mahoney family spending holidays together, but I loved going to Jim and Betty’s the best because we could go ice skating and even managed to fall into the hole cut into the ice so the cows could drink. And there were always the beautiful horses to admire and dream of riding someday. But as an adult getting to know both Jim and Betty while she was in the hospital in Billings. I learned they were gentle people who loved each other very much. I have always felt honored being able to spend time getting to know each other and become friends. I was proud to have him for a friend. My deepest sympathies are with your families during this difficult time. I wish I were closer so I could help.
Randy L Harvey says
I was very sorry and saddened to hear of Jimmy’s passing. I will always be appreciative of everything he did for me and my family. He was a great person.
Bill & Brenda Allison says
So sorry for you loss, Neal, Scott, and families. He was a great guy that will sure be missed.
Joan Hopkins-Schmitt says
A special man that will always have a place in my heart. My condolences to family.
Gene and Diane Smith says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Erving and Marian Rudolf says
Good Bye Old Friend.
Janet & Gerald Himelspach says
Our deepest sympathy to you, Neal and Scott and your families. Jimmy was very special. I’ll never forget when my sisters and I went to visit your Mom, Betty in Billings, and Jimmy introduced us to the nurses as his sisters. That meant so much. Everyone who knew this man has wonderful memories. He had a smile for everyone.
Teresa Geib Klein Bacon says
My deepest sympathy to all of you. My prayers for comfort and peace thru this. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He shine His face on you and grant you peace. Blessings, Teresa
Jack & Ada Tolar says
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing, he was a quite & gentle man, always with a smile. We will never forget one day we were very busy & almost out of hay & here came Jimmy & Betty with a load of hay. God bless all his family, he will be missed.
Linda Hall says
My thoughts are with all of the family.
Dick Gaskill says
So sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you.
Sharon (Harvey) Pachl says
So many memories spanning so many years! I will never forget what a wonderful friends and neighbors Jimmy & Betty were to me & my family. It’s comforting to know they are together again. May your memories of happy times help you through this time of sorrow!
MaryAnn & Vic Stabio says
Sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Treasure the memories of your happy times together. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Steve & Tracy Vail says
We are so sorry for your loss.
Linda (Richards) Macy says
So sorry Scott,Neal & Families for the loss of your Dad, he was such a special person with a big heart.I was in Arizona so could not make the services.
Jim & Erna McClure says
Neal, Scott & families. Jim had talked to Pat and she said he was bad. We had been hearing this for quite awhile. We just saw in the paper where he had sadly passed away. Wow…the memories. He was such a good man and neighbor. We will always cherish our time with him. Jim was in Pinedale working and we couldnt have made it anyway. You all were blessed with having a great dad. I always said..no one sat on a horse like he did. Love & hugs to you all. Jim& Erna