James "Jim" William Upshaw Obituary (1933 - 2016)

James "Jim" William Upshaw Click here to listen to the funeral recording. Jim Upshaw, 83, of North Ogden passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 28, 2016. He was born on April 26, 1933 in West Plains, Missouri to Lee William and Levetra Irene (Adams) Upshaw. He married Norma Lea Rowe on January 4, 1953; later divorced. He later married Barbara Jean Bruce; later divorced. He married Shirley Stemm Thomas in 1979 and they shared 36 years together. Jim worked for the Union Pacific Railroad retiring after 45 years. Jim enjoyed raising and being with his horses, Tennessee Walkers. He was involved with a horse riding club, enjoyed square dancing, traveling, camping and the Antelope Island Roundup. He also enjoyed the Old Time Fiddlers contest. But above all his greatest love and passion was his family. Jim is survived by his wife Shirley; children, Deborah "Deb" Howell, Linda (Marc) Naylor, Kaye (Don) DuVall, Garry James Upshaw, Jimmy R. (Deanne) Upshaw; a brother Royse (Beverly) Upshaw; a herd of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He had an extended family of step-children, cousins, nieces and nephews who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Norma and sister and brother-in-law Betty and Richard French. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 30th from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, prior to the service from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Ben Lomond Cemetery, No. Ogden, Utah. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to Doctor Joan Balcome and Jason as well as Heidi, Vlad and Camille, his home care providers. And special thanks to his wife Shirley and beloved son, Garry who were able to care for him so he could remain at home. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 September 30, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 October 1, 2016 11:00 AM CemeteryBen Lomond Cemetery 526 East 2850 No North Ogden, UT 84414 October 1, 2016