James (Jim) B. Crum, 74

Aug. 1, 1941 – May 2, 2016

Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 2.

Jim was born Aug. 1, 1941, in Denver, Colo. In 1944, Jim’s family moved to Richland, Wash., where his father, Robert, worked at the Hanford Project.

Jim graduated from Columbia High School in Richland (’59), Gonzaga University (’64) and Gonzaga Law School (’67). After law school, Jim served several years with the FBI as a Special Agent in Washington, D.C.; San Antonio, Texas; and San Francisco and Berkley, Calif.

Following his tenure with the FBI, Jim returned to Spokane and served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Spokane County. Jim was then appointed to Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington where he became Chief of the Criminal Division. At the time of his retirement in 1999, Jim had achieved the position of First Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Jim and his wife, Camille (Holberg), retired to their home in Twin Lakes Village Golf Course (TLV), Idaho. At TLV, Jim struggled with his golf game, but deeply enjoyed the pastime. He and Camille also enjoyed fishing and boating with their beloved dogs.

Jim is survived by his wife, Camille; his daughters, Julie (Shawn Mohr) of Spokane and Kathryn (Jim Hedrick) of Ruston, Wash.; grandchildren Brandon Mohr, James “Dawson,” Charlotte and Vivianne Hedrick. Jim is also survived by his brother, Robert B. (Saundra Crum) of Medford, Ore.; and nieces Sharon (Tim Reams), Joanne (Scott Baldwin) and Rob Crum, with one grandniece and two grandnephews.

“It was a good life, great family, friends and fond memories.”

Any memorial gifts may be made to the Special Olympics Foundation, Idaho.

At Jim’s request, no formal service will be held.

The family would like to extend its gratitude to Hospice of North Idaho and especially Hospice House for the comfort and care they provided for all of us.