James Wesley "Jim" Swartzenberger, age 56, passed away Sunday July 31, 2011 in Kalispell. Jim was born January 3, 1955 in Kalispell, the son of John and Isabel (Riggins) Swartzenberger. He married Vicki Buck in Kalispell on May 30, 1980. Jim was self-employed for the past 30 years in the wrecking yard business. He was the owner of Tri-City Wrecking Inc. in Kalispell. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Family was the world to him. Jim was preceded in death by his parents John and Isabel; stepfather Tex Meyer, brother Dale, nephew Patrick and sister-in-law Ruthie Buck. Jim is survived by his wife of 31 years Vicki of Kalispell; daughters April and husband Mike Stanisich; DawnD and partner Clayton Kjensrud; Joni and husband Kevin Rohletter, and son Jason Swartzenberger, all of Kalispell. brothers Danny and wife Linda Swartzenberger; John "Butch" and wife Sandy Swartzenberger; Ronnie and wife Debbie Swartzenberger; sister Barb and husband Jack Fleming; brother Joe and wife Barb Swartzenberger; sisters Donna and husband Nick Aemisseggar; Dana and husband Art Toren; Debbie Koski and Lori Barrett; brothers-in-law Doug, Ken, Ron, and Bob Buck; sister-in-law Josie Buck; grandchildren Cruz and Chassity Stanisich; Nathan, Tanner, Tahja, and Takoda Rohletter; Casson and Julia Stadick; and unborn grandson Miken Kjensrud. Uncle Wes, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family.
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