James George Burton

October 22, 1941 - January 8, 2021

BURTON, James G. "Jim" October 22, 1941 - January 8, 2021 Jim passed away unexpectedly, not due to COVID, with family by his side. Jim was a man full of love, energy and wisdom which he would share freely. He lived life by his curiosity and hard work. He could do almost anything he put his mind to. He was honest as the day is long. Jim attended school in Rockford, WA and was in the second class that graduated from Freeman High School, from there he joined the Armed Forces. Upon his return, he settled in Rockford, WA. After his return he became deeply rooted in the community. Many would know him by his little hardware store, others may know him for being the mayor of Rockford, Fire Chief, or the President of Fairview Cemetery which he was devoted to, and still actively involved. Before Jim passed, he was able to see his eight grandchildren born, first granddaughter walk down the aisle and was able to meet his two great-granddaughters. Jim had open arms for any family and never turned down a visit from his friends. He will be greatly missed and loved for eternity by all lives he touched. Jim is survived by his wife, five brothers, one sister, two sons, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his first wife Patricia, grandson, parents and three brothers. To quote Jim "Tomorrow is a mystery, yesterday is history, but today is a gift and that is why it is a present." Services will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Jim, the Burton family is asking for donations to be made to the Fairview Cemetery of Rockford, PO Box 63, Rockford, WA 99030.