Jimmy Ray Brotton, 81, died April 22, 2011 at Colorado Plains Medical Center. Jim was born April 1, 1930 in San Bernardino, CA to Jesse and Lizzie Brotton. Jim married Susan Vander Meer in 1978. To this union, they had 2 children Angela and Jamie.
As a child, he grew up in the Phoenix area. He later moved to Colorado. He worked several years for
Y-W Electric in the Eckley and Akron area, which he enjoyed as he loved working outside. After retiring he enjoyed reading western books. He had a fabulous collection of Louis Lamour books. As he always said, "give me a good book and a comfortable chair and I am in heaven". Jim loved building and flying radio controlled airplanes with his dear friends Al Ward and John Lingwall.
Jim was a good man. But most importantly, he was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He touched many lives. He always had a smile and a good word for everyone. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. He will be remembered as a very loving "papa" by his grandkids.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Lizzie Brotton, his sister Betty Drew, and brothers Billy and Bobby.
He is survived by his wife Sue, his daughters Angie (JJ) Bowman of Yuma and Jamie Wolbach of Otis. Grandchildren Jaydan, Kiley, Tyler, Erick, and Sheyann and his in-laws Dale and Joyce Vander Meer.
At his request, his ashes will be taken home to Phoenix. Memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Brotton Memorial c/o Brenner Funeral Home.