Jim Tabor, 72, of Rifle, Colorado, originally from Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2016.

Jim enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, Nascar No. 24 and family gatherings. He served in the U.S. Navy onboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain-CVA-39 from 1961 to1964.

Jim is survived by his children: Connie (Geno) Karr of Silt, Colorado, Wayne Tabor of Rifle, Colorado, Kris (Dave) Tabor-Nash of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Suzi (Dannie) Tabor-Fugita of Rifle, Colorado, and Jennifer (Russell) Barber of Albert Lea; grandchildren: Amy, Ryan, Nicky (Karr), Mollie, Morgan (Tabor), Michael, Kaylee (Tabor-Nash), Diane, Dano, David (Tabor-Fugita), Talia, Bailey (Barber); 12 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, J.D. Other survivors include: five brothers: Steve, Duane, Craig, Gary and Bruce; five sisters: Sharon, Donna, Bonnie, Cheryl and Kathy; and by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Grant and Viola (Janning) Tabor; former spouse, Jeaneen (Prihoda) Tabor; brother, Eugene; and sisters Delores, Pat and Marsha.

Cremation has taken place and there was no service per his request.