James Patrick Fadrhonc

James “Jim” Fadrhonc, 72, of Great Falls, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, after spending an incredible week of vacation surrounded by his entire family while camping in the mountains he loved so much. A celebration of his life will be on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Black Eagle Community Center, 2332 Smelter Avenue. The family will welcome guests starting at 3 pm with the Remembrance Ceremony at 4 pm. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Jim was born February 15, 1949, in Lewistown, Montana to Dorothea Folda Fadrhonc and George B. Fadrhonc. He joined the family at the Roy, Montana homestead eventually graduating from Roy High School in 1967. He went on to serve in the Montana Army National Guard for 7 years. He then learned the trade of truck driving which became his lifelong profession. He professionally drove trucks and bus charters his entire life. His CB handle was “Sunshine” which became his nickname and life outlook. Jim loved sports of all kinds and was an avid outdoorsman and craftsman. He was at his happiest when camping, fishing, hunting, or working in the yard or woodshop. He was proud of his beautiful lawn and was known for being all bundled up to shovel the snow for his friends and neighbors. When he took a moment to rest, he could be found watching an old-time western movie with his dog Shadow at his side. Jim touched so many lives on his many adventures. He will be remembered for his incredible generosity, his jokes followed by a big contagious laugh, and his devotion to family. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kim Freund Fadrhonc; children, Heather (Jerrad) Stevens of Littleton, CO, Kacey (Mike) Faith of Fairfield, Karie (TJ) Decker Fontaine of Missoula, and Trever (Josh) Fadrhonc Dinner of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Victoria, Daniel, Ryan, Ella, and Lillian; great-grandchild, Cohen; siblings, Dennis (Lila) Fadrhonc of Huntley Project, Sharon Yaeger of Great Falls, and Pam Stokes of Lewistown. Jim leaves behind a large extended family, gobs of close friends, and his furry companion, Shadow. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Fred Yaeger; and great-nephew, Hunter Tank. Jim has moved on to higher ground to watch over his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and forever loved. To honor Jim’s life, a memorial has been established at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, www.rmef.org/donate/memorials-honoraria or 406-523-0275.Please reference Karie Decker as the family contact.