James Birdsill

James S. Birdsill, age 81, died February 27, 2019 at St. Mary's hospital in Grand Jct., CO from a sudden cardiac arrest. Born July 1, 1937, in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Vernon and Marguerite Birdsill of Granby, CO. Jim graduated from Middle Park High School in Granby, CO. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served a 2 year tour overseas in Japan. Jim had served as a police officer for the City of Grand Jct., CO for 25 years then retired. He then enjoyed working as a transportation provider for a recreational rafting company. Jim was a long standing member of the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed motorcycle touring, river rafting, and many other outdoor activities. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a younger brother, Albert Lee (Shirley) of Ulysses, KS. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of 58 years; a brother, Ted (Betty) of Battlement Mesa, CO; his 3 sons, Scott (Laura), of Thornton, CO, Shawn, of Lakewood, CO and Jesse, of Thornton, CO; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held March 5, 2019, 12:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 522 White Avenue, Grand Jct., CO 81503. Cremation remains to be interred at the V. A. Memorial Gardens cemetery, 2830 Riverside Parkway, during a military ceremony the same day at 3:00 PM In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First United Methodist Church.