James LuVern Kroll 52, of Anchorage Alaska passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage Alaska after a short but courageous battle with end stage liver failure.
Jim was born on March 3, 1958 @ ST John’s Hospital in Helena MT to Vern and Winona (Boe) Kroll. Jim was raised in Boulder Mt, and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1976. After graduation, Jim traveled and held various jobs before going to Anchorage in 1990 and worked for the US Postal Service. It was in anchorage where Jim met his future bride, Karen Kempton, and they were married on July 29th, 2000 in Helena MT.
Jim was truly a free spirit and lived the way he wanted. He had a great connection with kids and animals, due to his huge heart and compassionate understanding. Jim was an avid fisherman and had many great times while “wetting a line.”
His quirky sense of humor and unique vocabulary was sure to put a smile on the face of everyone he met and knew. Jim enjoyed long rides in the mountains, nicknames, his cats and birds, camping, the Seattle Seahawks, but most of all, family. One of his biggest joys was when his daughter Felicia was born, he loved being a dad. Even though Jim lived in Anchorage for the past 20 years Jim’s final request was to be laid to rest in Montana which he’s always considered to be his home. Jim will be forever missed. (GONE FISHING)
Jim is survived by his wife Karen of Anchorage; daughter, Felicia Kroll of Anchorage; parents, Vern and Winona Kroll of Boulder; brothers, Mike (Kristie) Kroll, John (Raylene) Kroll, Joey Kroll, Dan (Janna) Kroll; sisters, Verna Kroll and Lori Kroll. Jim is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, whom he loved as his own and a very large extended family and abundance of friends who also brought enjoyment to his life.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb 26 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 214 S. Elder Street in Boulder. Viewing hours will be prior to the Mass beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Boulder Cemetery. A reception will be held in the Social Center of the church immediately following the burial service. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the Jim Kroll Memorial Fund C/O First Boulder Valley Bank P.O. Box 207 Boulder, MT 59632. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Deanna Hersey says
My condolences to the Kroll family. I have very fond memories of Jim. Lots of partying and laughter! He was a great guy. So sorry for your loss.
Deanna Hersey
Deanne Terrell (De & Lee) says
Winona and Vern,
I just read of your son’s passing and wanted to extend my sincerest sympanthy to you both. I send my prayers to you both for good memories of good times to help you through this very difficult period.
Drew Dawson says
My most sincere condolences to the family. I am thinking about you.
Drew Dawson
Bethesda, MD
Jack Mietus says
Sincere condolences to Jim’s family – I will always remember his laughter and easy going personality from the days in grade school and high school. Rest well dear friend.
Janet Moorhead says
Karen, Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Jim sounds like someone Dave would have enjoyed fishing with.
Aunt Janet & Uncle Dave
kahy jo zigrang says
karen and all of jim’s family, i am so sorry for the loss of jim. i know that it is a huge loss for more than just his family but all his friends also. jim, always brought out a smile and a laugh on those rough days of going or being at work. we had a deep appreciation and closeness being born and raised in montana. i know that jim had a real rough battle to the end. i know that he is happy and healthy never to have to go through pain that he experienced here on earth. jim, rest in peace and god speed. until we meet again. love ya jimbo!
Lana Elbert-Cooper says
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I graduated with Jim in 1976, and the last time that I seen him was at our 20-year reunion in Montana City. He was always so nice. I am sending prayers to Jim’s family.g
Maggie says
Lori and family ~ my thoughts are with you!
Marigaye Bissell says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
Roxianne Verworn says
My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. You will be missed, Jim. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Steve and Cathi Bond says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in this time of sorrow.
Tammy McCreery says
My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. May you find comfort from the promises made by our loving Father. Psalm 34:18 says he is near to those broken at heart and saves those crushed in spirit. Revlation 21:4 mentions a time when He will wipe all our tears away and death and sorrow and pain will be no more. May these thoughts from the Bible bring you hope.
Vina Hall Watson says
My deepest sympathy to the entire Kroll family. I worked with Jim many many years ago at Montana Developmental Center. We became quick friends and I see from his obituary that he still had his quirky sense of humor which I loved. He was a great friend, hard worker and made a sometimes very hard job fun and bearable! I have tried to find him many times so I was very sad to see that he passed away. Although I hadn’t seen him in many years, he always held a special place in my heart. I especially loved his laugh and care free attitude! I’m sure his life was a life lived well!!
With friendship and my deepest sympathy to his parents, siblings, friends, spouse and especially his precious daughter;
Vina Watson Rudyard, MT
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