James Galbraith

James Fulton Galbraith, 77, was born March 8, 1948, to Marion James and Hazel Galbraith in Portland, Oregon. Jim was raised in Bend, Oregon, and after graduating High School, he attended college at Western Oregon College.

Jim moved to Bonners Ferry Idaho where he met his wife Donna, and he moved to Butte Montana in 1973 where they were blessed with two children James (Jamey) and Christina (Tina).

After many years of working construction jobs Jim was hired by the US Postal Service in Deer Lodge, where he worked for 28 years until he retired.

His best times were spending time with his family, and was so excited to have Grandchildren, of which he has three. Mason, Morgan, and Cashius were his life. He loved playing monsters and hide and seek with them when they were little. Going to watch them play all their many sports was a highlight for him. He was so proud of all their young accomplishments.

Jim is survived by his wife Donna, son and daughter-in-law Jamey and Tamara, and grandchildren Mason and Morgan. His Daughter, Tina Taylor and grandson Cashius. He is also survived but brother-in-law Chummer, sister-in-laws Debbie (Harry) McManamon, Kelly Mattila, and Becky Mattila.

He is also survived by many nieces and nephews with whom he enjoyed spending time.

He was preceded by his parents, James and Hazel, mother and father-in-law, Louella McKernan and Evert Mattila, sister-in-law Susan Bissell, brother-in-law Kenneth Mattila, and nephew Sean Leon.