James Lavelle Nixon was born February 6, 1951, to Holworth and Marthabelle Rudger Nixon. His childhood and teen years were spent on the family ranch at Brownlee. He left this earthly life on June 11, 2012.

Jim attended all grades of school in Cambridge, graduating from Cambridge High School in 1969. He attended Treasure ValleyCommunity College in Ontario, OR, graduating in 1971, earning an AS degree in Mechanical Technology. Jim and Colleen Hickey were married January 31, 1970. Two daughters, Monica Anne and Katie Lynn were born to this union. In 2005, Jim married Dixie Lee of Cambridge, ID and they later divorced.

Jim worked for several Weiser businesses, overseas in Saudi Arabia for Prince Alsadari and for Idaho Fish and Game for 21 years. His great passion in life besides his family and friends, was rebuilding old cars and riding his Harley, Miss Violet. His daughter, Kate, enjoyed spending time with him last summer in his 1934 Ford and helping to design and paint the car. He was close to both his children- a good father to them always. He was a kind and generous man that never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Preceding Jim in death were his dad and grandparents Laurence and Minnie Nixon and Rudy and Valera Rudger. Surviving him are daughters Monica Anne Nixon, Las Vegas, NV and Katie Nixon Beckdolt (Jim) Hailey, ID, mother Marthabelle Nixon, Salubria Center, Cambridge, brothers Jack and Don Nixon, sister Lee Nixon, Weiser ID.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel.

My Creed- Author Unknown

Im just an ordinary man with ordinary ways

I do not fear the critics ban, or seek the flatterers praise

But as I walk lifes busy way, I do the best I can

To meet lifes problems day by day and prove myself a man

I know my faults are many, my virtues are but few

Excuses, I havent any- Im human just like you.

But in my human erring way, I work and think and plan

Each Day to Live, some aid to give- help my fellow man

The world will never call me great

For fame I have no desire

I may not leave a great estate

for people to admire

But when Ive gone the silent way

And lifes brief days shall end

I hope all whom Ive known can say,

"Im glad he was my friend"

if I can do a kindly deed to lighten someones load

If I can be a friend to those in need along lifes weary road

If I can help a brother see the sunshine through the rain

Though I may die in poverty,

I have not lived in vain.

Goodbye, our son, father, brother and friend.

May you rest in the Lords arms

Safe from earthly harm

And dwell in the House of the Lord

Until we meet you again.

Service Information Celebration of Life Friday June 15, 2012 1:00 PM Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel 415 12th Ave South Nampa, ID 83651