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James Darling

October 12, 1949 — August 13, 2021

James "Jim" Michael Darling, 71 of Somers, MT passed peacefully at home August 13th, 2021. Jim was born in Mobridge, SD and spent his early years near Tacoma, WA. Many summers were spent in the Flathead with his grandparents, he eventfully moved there graduating from Flathead High School. He met his wife, Linda (Caudill) Darling and they wed December 1970, recently celebrating 50 years together. Their union brought two daughters, Julie and Jackie.

Jim was a gun enthusiast which led him to participate in local trap shooting leagues, volunteering as a Shooting Sports instructor for the Flathead County 4H Shooting Sports program and serving on the State Board for 4H Shooting Sports program.

Jim is survived by his wife, Linda (Caudill) Darling, his mom Lillian "June" Darling, daughters: Julie (Joe) Dooling-son Tyler Simonson; Jackie (Craig) Nelson-sons Colten and Dylan Nelson and brother Barry Darling. He was preceded in death by his father Arthur Darling and Son in Law, Craig Nelson.

Memorial services are pending. Memorials can be made to Flathead County 4H Shooing Sports Program, PO Box 2056; Kalispell, MT 59901. (donations are tax deductible).

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