James Edward Thayer
Marriages
Ruth - May 22, 1971
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5A Death Notice - May 18, 2017
James Edward Thayer, 83, Grand Junction, died May 16, 2017, at his home. No services will take place.He was a master communications technician.Survivors include two sons, Carl of Mesa and Scott of Grand Junction; one daughter, Virginia Mensik of Bristol, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.Memorial contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, 2121 North Ave., Grand Junction 81501.
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D Obituary - May 21, 2017
James Edward Thayer
July 20, 1933 - May 16, 2017
James Edward Thayer, 83,
passed away at home on May
16, 2017. He was born to
Flossie and Lee Thayer on
July 20, 1933, in Manzanola,
CO.
James has been a resident of
Grand Junction, Colorado, for
65 years. He previously lived
in Lake George, Edwards, and
Dotsero. James graduated
from Eagle High School. He married Ruth in Las Vegas,
Nevada, on May 22, 1971. His career was spent as a master
communication installation technician. He also belonged to the
Elks Club and was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of
America.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of nearly
46 years, Ruth. He is survived by sons, Carl Joseph Thayer of
Mesa, CO, and Scott James Thayer of Grand Junction; daughter,
Virginia Mensik of Bristol, Texas; sisters, Elsie Martinez of
Tray, CA, and Heather Shelton of Zion, Illinois; seven
grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Memorial contributions can be made to DAV of Grand
Junction, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501.
