Hysham Echo Newspaper

The Hysham Echo Newspaper has been published since Nov. 28, 1911 for Treasure County, Montana.

The Echo has undergone many changes over the years and I was honored to be the editor at the time it turned 100.

Each week I will publish the recipes and Page from the Past and the obits as soon as I receive them.

James Lynn Sinclair ~ November 21, 1949 - April 20, 2014


James Lynn Sinclair, 64, of Hysham passed away on April 20, 2014 at his home of natural causes.  Jim was born on November 21, 1949 to Robert E. and Louanne (Hill) Sinclair.  Jim went to school through the eighth grade at Weede School in Mosby, MT; he attended high school in both Jordan and Winnett and graduated from Winnett High School in 1968.  After high school Jim attended Northern Montana College for a year, and also attended Veterinary Technical Institute in Thermopolis, WY.

On January 7, 1970 James married Judy A. Oliver, in Havre and from this union one son, Jason, was born. They later divorced in 1979.  On July 8, 1970 James went into the US Army until January 21, 1972 when he was honorably discharged with the rank of Private E-4.

James loved to do woodworking, leather crafting, fishing, hunting, tinkering with vehicles, motors, etc., helping his grandfather, Lou Hill, on his ranch.

Jim is survived by his son Jason and grandson Jaxson of Grand Junction, CO, mother Louanne Sinclair Woodford, sisters Paula (Duane) Johnston of Drummond, MT, Jana (Kevin) Kelly, of Brusett, MT, brothers Don (Tara) Sinclair of Mosby, MT, Bill (Rose) Woodford of Kellogg, ID, Jay (Wyna) Woodford of Mosby, MT.

James is preceded in death by his father, Robert, step-father Clint, Sister Marge Johnson, and niece Tasha Keith.
His family and close friends wish him peace on this next journey.  We love you.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 2, 2104 at the First Baptist Church in Winnett.  A luncheon will follow the services at the Happy Heifer Bar and Grill.  Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com Print this post

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