James "Jim" Franklin

JAMES "Jim" FRANKLIN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- James Nathan "Jim" Franklin, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away suddenly at home of cancer on August 9, 2006. Jim was born July 12, 1925, at Pocatello, Idaho, to Clarence (Nobby) and Neta Grattan Franklin. He grew up in the Pocatello area graduating from Pocatello High School in 1943. Upon graduation, he entered the military, serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Kearsarge. Following his discharge, he enrolled in the College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University, graduating in 1949. Jim married Virginia Jo Bryan in 1948 and was later divorced. In 1958, he married Jeane Abbott Stavros in Idaho Falls. He worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for Pfizer and Wyeth Laboratories, retiring from Wyeth in 1987. Following retirement, he worked as a pharmacist at Idaho Drug in Rigby, Idaho and the Prescription Center in Idaho Falls until the time of his death. He enjoyed hunting, golf, and cross country skiing, as well as deep sea fishing with his brother. He loved traveling with his family to the Oregon/Washington coast, and spending winters in Yuma, Arizona. He was a former member of the 2030, Lions, and Rotary Clubs, and a life member of Elks Lodge #1087 in Idaho Falls. Survivors include his loving companion, Jacque Freeman, formerly of Pocatello, children, Sydney (Phil) Purser of Kennewick, Washington, Terry Felts and Kimmi (Craig) Jacobson of Idaho Falls, and William (Linda) Stavros of Hailey, Idaho, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeane, in 1996, his parents, and a brother, Dr. Richard W. Franklin of Portland, Oregon. Memorial Services, under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, Idaho Falls, with Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will visit with friends at the church Friday, August 11th, from 7 until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Jim's name to the American Cancer Society, 2676 Vista Avenue, Boise, Idaho, 83605, or Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83404. Jim was a true gentleman and will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and co-workers. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Team. -------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Jim kept track of me for the last 30 years. I first met him while I was working in the pharmacy at Riverview Hospital, where he was often the recipient of the pharmacists practical jokes. Once they took his regional managers jacket to the laundry, where they stitched shut the sleeves to his sports jacket. Another time we took the cotton stopper from a bottle of pills and put it on the back of Jim's jacket - bunny tail style and apparently he wore it most of the day, wondering why people were smiling so broadly all day at him. With marriage and family, I then worked at the Rexburg Medical Center and our association continued. He "fed" my five daughters with Wyeth formula - a very generous offer for a young family. Now I manage the office of Dr. Biddulph and Dr. Huntsman and was always glad when Jim would fill in a day or so at Idaho Drug and we could catch up on each others lives. I always appreciated his friendship and how he cared about me even though I was not part of his daily life. We will all miss him. Julie Martineau We were so shocked to read of Jimmie's passing. We remember how young and vibrant he looked at the last Class of '43 Luncheon. Jacque and Jim were the best looking couple there. We enjoyed his fun remarks and banter. We are so glad that Jim and Jacque had so many good times and travels together. I know she will miss him terribly. God Bless Jack and Eve Bishop Please give our heart-felt condolences to the family of Jimmy Franklin. We have many, many fond memories of Jimmy -- he was a good man and a great friend. Sincerely, Jack & Eve Bishop, Spokane, WA Diane Hopla musgrovecreek@msn.com I would like to send my sympathy and condolences to the family of Jim and to Jacque. I am Jim's second cousin and now living in Pocatello. I grew up in Arco and in my youth I would spend many summers with my grandparents. My grandmother was Jim's Aunt Mame. Jim grew up on the corner across from my grandmother on South Garfield. Mame and Jim's dad Nobby were bother and sister. I was younger than Jim by eight years, but I can remember him always coming by "Aunt Mames" home. I especially remember that Mame would bake the most scrumptious Scotch Chocolate Cake and about the time she would take it out of the oven Jim would come bounding up on the porch and into the kitchen looking for a piece of that cake. I am sure he could always smell the aroma from his house and wasn't going to miss out!! His cousin Jeanne Wilkerson and Gen. Lloyd Wilkerson have been making annual visits to Idaho and to our home over the last few years. I always called Jim to let him know they would be visiting and he would make the trip over to get together for breakfast or lunch. We had many good sessions talking about family and events. These get-togethers with Jim will certainly be missed. He was always so full of energy and enthusiasm. Never looked or "acted" his age! We all loved him very much. TONY & NICOLE OF AJ'S CLEANING SERVICE AJCEAN2005@MSN.COM WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF JIM. WE ALWAYS LOOKED FOWARD TO CLEANING FOR JIM AND JACQUE. HE TOOK TIME TO SHOW US HIS BEAUTIFUL PAINTINGS THAT HE LOVED SO MUCH. HE ALSO LOVED TO SIT AND ASK US HOW OUR DAUGHTER WAS DOING IN THE NAVY. HE ALWAYS CARED IF WE WERE COMFORTABLE AND ALWAYS WANTED TO CHAT. WE LOVED THAT ABOUT HIM. LAST TIME WE WERE THERE THREE OR SO WEEKS AGO HE THOUGHT THAT HE WAS GETTING IN OUR WAY AND HE PUT ON HIS RED BIKE HELMET AND WENT FOR A RIDE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. WHEN HE GOT BACK I TOLD HIM THAT HE WAS SO CUTE. HE SAID "OH WAIT TILL I TELL JACQUE". JIM WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. PLEASE GIVE JACQUE AND THE FAMILY OUR CONDOLENCES. TONY, NICOLE, CHRIS, DANIEL AJ'S CLEANING SERVICE Kelli Toole Marshall marsmike@ida.net Dear Terry, Kim, Sydney and Bill, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I feel lucky because I saw your dad many times this summer. We always shared a hug and had such nice visites. Your dad is such a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. I wish I could take away some of your pain and sorrow. Peace be will each one of you today and always. Love, Kelli Barbara Larson [barb2005@cableone.net] When I read Jim's obituary I could not help but cry. He was such a special person, and I feel bereft. My husband Art and I spent time in the summers with Jim when we had RVs at Aspen Acres. Jim and Art golfed together and Art enjoyed Jim immensely, which would be difficult not to do. Jim had such an aura of joy about him. In these ensuing years, whenever I would run into him my "joy meter" would sail off the scale. I always left feeling energized. This was a treasured gift he gave to me. He will be missed. My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved him. Barbara Larson Dr. & Mrs. A. E. Miller We were surprised and saddened to hear of Jim's passing, In my forty years as a family doctor I had met hundreds of "detail men" from the pharmaceutical companies, but there wasn't one who could hold a candle to Jim. Jim was our all-time favorite -- the last of the old timers -- and we could always find time (or make time) to work him in. When he finished his "pitch" there would generally be a few good stories to trade. I can't think of Jim without remembering when the drug OVRAL hit the market and Jim walk through the door wearing a pair of OshByGosh farmer bib overalls. Who else would do a thing like that? For some time now I had intended to find an excuse to buy Jim a cup of coffee, or perhaps a glass of wine, so we could just sit a spell and talk of good times passed. So sorry I didn't get it done. Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Miller 959 West Harmony Drive Blackfoot, ID 83221 Barbara & Joe Januzzi bjanuzzi@earthlink.net You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. We were neighbors behind Jim and Jacque for a number of years and have always enjoyed Jim with his wit and humor. He will be missed by all of us. Sincerely, Barbara & Joe