JAMES FRANKLIN HANDY

James “Jim” Franklin Handy

1942-2005

James “Jim” Franklin Handy, 63, passed away peacefully at his home February 4, 2005, after a long illness.

Jim was born January 9, 1942 in Brigham City, Utah to Lorraine Kirkbride and Harley M. Handy. He has an older brother, Harley K. Handy (Joyce), of Mesa, Arizona; and a younger sister, Susan Bennett (Dean), of Syracuse, Utah. He married Vivi Raunholt in 1965.

Jim was a longtime resident of Orem, Utah and lived in various locations in Idaho and Utah throughout his life, including Brigham City, Utah, Moab, Utah, Ibapah, Utah, Fort Hall, Idaho, Malad, Idaho, Shoshone, Idaho, Monticello, Utah, Fillmore, Utah, Sacramento, California, Provo, Utah, Orem, Utah (32 years), and Payson, Utah.

Jim graduated from Shoshone High School in 1960 and attended classes at Brigham Young University. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He was employed with the Union Pacific Railroad Company with over 21 years of service, and then for Kaman Industrial Technologies for 10 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly fishing, hunting and gardening. While he lived in Orem, his Peace Roses were noted over the years for their outstanding size and beauty.

Jim is survived by his three children, Theresa (Daniel) Chinnery, of Marinett, Wisconsin, Milisa (DeLyle) Kay, of Santaquin, Utah, and Jason R. Handy, of Payson, Utah. He has four grandchildren, T.J. Kay, Justin Kay, Weston Kay, and Jessica Chinnery. Dear friends, who Jim cared for as his own, are Cindy Lamborne and Chanse R. Valerio. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Michael. He was also preceded in death in 1996 by his beloved wife and companion, Vivi.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2005 from 1-2 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo. Interment will follow in the Orem City Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be sent to www.bergmortuary.com