JAMES FRANKLIN VEATCH

James Franklin Veatch 1942 - 2011 James Franklin Veatch, age 69 of Clayton, California, formerly of Twin Falls, and Filer, Idaho died Sunday, September 4, 2011 of injuries sustained in a plane crash in Canyon County, Idaho. Jim was born January 30, 1942 in Buhl, Idaho, the son of Everett and Katherine Veatch. He grew up and attended schools graduating from Filer High School in 1960. Jim then went onto College in Pocatello, Idaho and Engineering school in Salt Lake City, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering. On June 24, 1963 in Elko, Nevada, Jim married the love of his life, Shelia Harr. He was a wonderful and devoted husband and loving father to two sons, Jeffery and Scott. Jim was a hard worker and was employed by AT&T for 30+ years. Also, he was an accomplished pilot. Surviving Jim are his two sons, Jeffrey of Hercules, CA and Scott of Vallejo, CA, two sisters, Margery (Dale) Jordan of Castleford, ID and Barbara Schaak of Twin Falls, ID, one brother, Bob (Charlene) Veatch, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services for Jim will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Rwin Falls. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, ID. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.