James Michael Hanratty was born July 9, 1945 in Pueblo, Colorado to Bernard and Genevieve Hanratty. He was raised in Beulah, CO with his siblings Bernie, Kathy, Dan, Timmy, Joe, and Julie. Jim graduated from Pueblo County High School in 1963 and he went on to marry Sally, who he shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. During that time, Jim worked for Colorado Interstate Gas as a Machinist for 31 years, but his true passion was Hanratty Farms. The farm was his favorite place to be, and he was there sun-up to sun-down, up to the day of his passing.
Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He instilled his strong sense of work ethic and determination into his children and his grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his wife Sally; Son, Jimmy (Anette) Hanratty; Daughter, Jennifer (Jake) Daurio, and seven grandchildren Ashlee, Jack, Jay, Annie, Joe, Emma, and Sam.
A funeral mass for James will be held Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8800 N MaryKnoll Blvd., Beulah, CO 81023. Following the funeral mass will be a luncheon reception to follow mass at Beulah Community Center, 5927 Pennsylvania Ave., Beulah, CO 81023.