James Meads

James Michael Meads

James M Meads “Jim” of Juliaetta died December 10, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. 

James was born June 26, 1951 in Redwood California to Alvin and Clara Meads. 

James graduated from Pioneer High School in San Jose, California. James was a Navy Aircraft Technician on the USS Oriskany. 

James enjoyed football, he was a huge 49er’s fan. He enjoyed model trains, vintage black and white movies, listening to oldies, motorcycles He was a Mopar man through and through always preferring American made. 

James was the beloved father of; John (Christina) Vasquez, Heather (Brandon) Allpress, Kelly (Diego) Ruiz-Flores and James B. Meads. Grandfather to Isaiah, Audrey, Lexie, Mia Rose and Luca. Dearest uncle of David Meads and Debbie Clayton. Brother of Alvin Meads Jr., and brother -in-law of Darla Meads, cousin of Nadine Ledford and brother-in-law of Carmen Wright (who introduced him to Teresa), Jim Brandhorst and Tony,Manuel,Sergio and Javier Ruiz, and sister in law Marisa Brandhost. 

There will be a viewing from 12:00pm to 4:00pm December 21, 2022 at Short’s Funeral Chapel in Moscow, ID. A Celebration of Life 12:00pm to 3:00pm June 10, 2023 at The Church Of The Nazarene in Juliaetta, ID.

James will be laid to rest at Pinecrest Cemetery in Deary. 

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