James H. Symington

RONAN — The Ronan Fire and Ambulance Department made its farewell call for James H. Symington, 64, of Ronan, who died Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, at St. Luke Community Hospital from injuries sustained in an accident at his home.

James H. (Jim) Symington was born in Ronan on July 26, 1941, to Robert and Alice Symington. Jim was raised in Ronan, where he attended school.

He graduated from Ronan High School in 1959. After graduating, Jim joined the Army National Guard and served actively for four years.In 1961 he married Helen Colgrove. Jim and Helen were local business owners of Ronan Laundry.

Jim was well-known in this rural community. He will be remembered as a laborer for the City of Ronan and Lake County Road Department.

Jim was very active within his community where he volunteered for the Jaycees, Boy Scouts, Ronan Fire Department and Ronan Ambulance. Jim was also an active member with the Spark and Throttle Car Club and Mission Valley Senior Citizens Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Alice Symington, and nephews Rusty Symington and Ryan Payne.

Jim is survived by his wife of 43 years, Helen; two daughters, Kathy and Judy of Ronan; two sons, Jim and wife Joy of Houston and Henry of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Robert of Charlo and Alva of Ronan; eight grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin, Heather, Cole, Natasha, Julia, Faith and Bailey; two great-grandchildren, Levi and Miles; several nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law; as well as many beloved friends.

Funeral services were Aug. 23, in the Ronan High School gym. Military graveside services followed at Ronan Cemetery. Shrider's Mortuary assisted with the arrangements. A reception was held in his honor at the Ronan Community Center hosted by the Ronan Woman's Club and the Spark and Throttle Car Club.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Ronan Ambulance and/or Ronan Fire Department in memory of James (Jim) Symington.