Back in mid 80's Jim, Larry Rioux,
and i headed towards St.George
Utah to go deer hunting.Larrys
brother in law and 2 of his buddies
were already there and had camp
set up.Somewhere between Mesquite and St. George we turned onto a dirt road. It was about 3 A.M. and raining pretty
hard and couldn't see more than
50 feet.When we left O.C. Jim was
in back seat and was an ordained
bar tender. We all preferred Scotch and water so to keep us
hydrated i guess.All of a sudden
we came across a small Polygimus
farm and  we new we were on
right track. When we got there it
was pouring and bottom of hill the
road crossed a 30 ft. wide river we
needed to cross. Larry said Allen do you think we can get across that ? I'd had just enough Scotch
to say lf we got a good run in this
1 1/2 ton Van.Its high enough the
Momentum will take us through
that raging water.Jim said you. guys are nuts let me out.After that we took off haulin ass down
this hill and just as we hit water
Larry choked and hit brakes.we wound up going about 30 feet down river before we stopped with river rising.Jim said throw me a rope we can't go home without Allen or Diane will kill both of us.I was in back of van putting guns and sleeping bags on
roof of van. I have polio leg thats
real week and next thing i new Jlm
grabbed me and said lets get you
out of here.He had tied rope around a little tree and and around his waist.He was dragging
 me to river bank.We laughed about that for years.Good Bye my
friend youll be in my heart forever.




We had some great times.  We had some sad times.  We would love to come to the service but will have to say goodbye in our hearts to a good friend.  He is now with Charlene the love of his life.  Thank you girls for keeping us informed.  We send you our love and we care about you.  
Allen and Diane reed

We bought Uncle Jim’s boat from him to keep it in the family and restore it back to its glory. We were having a hard time figuring out the steering and so we decided to have Uncle Jim out to Norco to see if he could help us with our conundrum. We got Uncle Jim out to the house, Don and Kathy reminisced for a while, then we got to work on the boat. He took one look at it and said “well I don’t know what the hell me and Greer did!” We all looked at each other and started laughing so hard! We covered up the boat, went in the house, ate dinner and chatted the rest of the night.

Doug and I remember Jim for his humor and his full head of hair! Doug always said he reminded him of Kenny Rodgers ( Jim could be his twin). We are so sad to hear of his passing.  Jim and Char where great people and loving parents. We are greatful to have known both of them. We have a lot of found memories. 
Our condolences to the Jewell family.
 

So many wonderful memories of time spent together laughing enjoying the open space and camping being all together. Breaks my heart that things have to change but time moves on.  
love to all of you!

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James William Jewell

November 29, 1940 – December 9, 2020

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