James D. Fries, 58

James D. Fries, 58, passed away at the Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho after a courageous three year battle with cancer.

Jim passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, April 13, 2012.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at the Great Northwest Territories facility off of Highway 95, milepost 498, near Naples, Idaho.

Jim was born Aug. 30, 1953, in Spokane, Wash. He grew up in Harrington, Wash., and graduated high school there in 1971.

Growing up, he worked in his family's auto repair business. He carried on the family tradition by first purchasing a Chevron station in Davenport, Wash., at age 22, then again in Bonners Ferry, where he owned and operated his second Chevron station along with his wife Cheryl, for over 31 years.

Jim loved adventurist and unique activities. His passions included: hunting, archery, soccer, snowmobiling, tearing up the roads on the Harley Davidson; and of course, his beloved favorite football team, the Seattle Sea hawks  win or lose.

Jim is survived by his wife Cheryl of 35 years, his sons, Jeff with his wife Jen of Post Falls, Idaho; and Richard with his wife Brandy of Port Orchard, Wash.; his parents Jerry and Joan Fries and his siblings, Mike Fries, Mel Fries, Laura Hunt, and Dale Luders.

Because of their assistance in times of need, Jim requested that support be shown by donations made to the Boundary County Ambulance and/or Bonners Ferry Fire departments.

Family and friends are invited to sign Jim’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.