James Stethem unexpectedly passed away March 31, 2022. James was the 8th out of nine children born to Leo D. and Bonnie Stethem of Box Elder, South Dakota.

Jimmy was always an adventurous soul from hunting snakes as a child to playing baseball in his youth. He also enjoyed fishing and reading anything he could get his hands on from fiction to nonfiction, he loved to learn. He was an avid lover of animal. As a matter of fact, Jimmy was never seen without his dog Meiskha.

James is survived by his sisters, Kathy, Mary, Bonnie, Pattie; and his brother, Norman.

James is proceeded in death by his parents, Leo and Bonnie Stethem; sister, Nancy; and brothers, Robert and Russel.

We ask in lieu of flowers that you donate to the local drug awareness foundation.