Jim was born on October 6, 1940 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Williard and Juanita Deeter. He grew up in Lincoln, attending Lincoln High School, and moved to Longmont in 1958, when he was 16 years old. Jim married Raylene White on March 7, 1966.
Jim owned and operated Jim’s Drywall from about 1971 until he retired in 2019. He played softball, and enjoyed hunting, and all kinds of activities with his kids and grandkids. Jim was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Shirley McGill. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Raylene; son, Jace Deeter; daughters, Jamai Cloonan, Rusty West, and Lesley Hard; brothers, Ron Deeter and Randy Deeter; and grandchildren, Jaren Deeter, Raven Cloonan, Adrian Gibson, and Demy Cloonan.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hygiene United Methodist Church, 7542 Hygiene Road, Longmont, CO 80503. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.ahlbergfunaeralchapel.com for the Deeter Family.
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