James Edward Sharver, 69 of Boise, Idaho, died June 9, 2003 at a Boise hospital. James was born June 6, 1934, in Sallisaw, Okla., the oldest of three children.

After serving his country in the Air Force, Mr. Sharver worked in commercial construction most of his career. He was baptized into God's church in 1964. Jim and his wife, Marjorie, enjoyed travel. They made trips to Europe, Alaska and loved traveling south for the winter in their RV.

Jim is survived by his wife of 10 years; his sister Mary Tucker of Fort Worth, Texas; three children and their spouses: Sherri and Paul Wimberly of Sumrall, Miss.; Steven and Monica Sharver of Garland, Texas; Sharla and Peter Paige of Whitsett, N.C.; and 11 grandchildren, Shanda, Shaina, Sasha, Mark, Amanda, Melissa, Eric, Alyssa, Adam, Josh and Jake. Jim is also survived by three stepchildren and their spouses: Pamela and David Blue of Boise and their children Aaron and Ryan; Michael and Kelley Farley of Boise and their children Ashley, Jessica and Kelsey; and Jerry and Mariann Farley of Troutdale, Ore.

The world has lost a kind and wonderful man. Jim used to say he woke up happy every day. He shared that happy spirit with everyone he met. He enjoyed his life and had great faith. He will be missed dearly.