James Paul Dannenbrock

James Paul Dannenbrock, 60 of Hamilton passed away Monday at his home in Hamilton. He was born March 16, 1952 at the Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton, Montana the son of Lon and Ellen Dannenbrock. His father was a local rancher and real estate broker.
Jim grew up near Corvallis and in Missoula. He attended Target Range School in Missoula and Corvallis High School. Jim was a true Montana native and loved river rafting, camping and fishing, music and riding his motorcycle.
Jim was multi-talented, he enjoyed a career of home building, carpentry, and cabinet making. He was especially endowed with mechanical skills. His family remembers Jim for his grand disposition, wonderful heart, loyal love for family and friends. They also remember his courage against all odds, his ingenuity, his ruggedness, grand gusto and humor for life and his numerous friendships.
Surviving include his life partner Cynthia Prins; father, Lon; sisters, Carol Sue Dannenbrock and Lana Kay Lambert; brother, Ron Kephart; sister, Nancy Garcia. He was preceded in death by his mother Ellen in 2010.
A celebration of life will be held Friday, June 29th from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Rainbow Bar in Hamilton.