Jimmy Glen Fairchild lost his battle with Alzheimer’s and passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Everyone’s invited to attend his funeral services at 11 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry, Saturday, November 1, followed by graveside services with military honors at Paradise Valley Cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, October 31, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison Street and prior to funeral services at Trinity Lutheran.
Jim was born February 22, 1949, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Harold and Lorreta Fairchild. He graduated from Highschool in Titusville, Florida, in 1968. In 1969, Jim enlisted in the Navy Seabees and did tours of duty in Vietnam and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jim was very proud of his military service. In
1972 he married his forever love, Juanita Marie Allen. He worked as a mechanic in Bonners Ferry until he started North Idaho Energy Logs, Inc. in 1986. He successfully ran that business until his retirement in 2007. During his retirement years Jim loved travelling, motorcycle riding, flying his airplane and spending time with his family.
Jim was a loving and caring man who provided well for his family. He held his friends in high regard and often found joy in lending a helping hand. Jim found great pleasure in both work and play.
Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Juanita Fairchild, sons Troy, Clark and Glen, sisters Pennie Frame and Cindy Atkins and brother Scott. He leaves behind many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his youngest son Gus and his brother Harold.
To the end, he would greet those he met with a smile, a good word and sometimes, an off-color joke. Jim will be greatly missed by the many whose lives he touched.
Much love to you, Juanita!