James Walter Baxter
James (Jim) Walter Baxter, 89, was born Sept. 2, 1922 in Hiawatha to Walter A. Baxter and Famie Gunderson Baxter. Passed away Sept. 21, 2011 in Carson City, Nev.Jim attended school at Hiawatha and Carbon, graduating from Wasatch Academy, Mt. Pleasant. Jim served two years in the United States Navy. He worked as a Teletype Operator for the Santa Fe Railroad in California. After retiring he moved to Carson City, Nev.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, Carson City, Nev. Sister, Francy Handley, Huntington; Niece and nephews Sharr'ee Grimmett, Drew, Greg, Kelly and Fred LeRoy. Step children David (Veronica) Ames, Huntington.
Preceded in death by parents and nephew Jim LeRoy.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 at the Northern Nevada Veteran's Cemetery in Fernley, Nev.