Fred James "Jim" Sines
Marriages
Joyce Elaine Winters - April 7, 1956
Obituaries
The Daily Sentinel page 6B - February 12, 2023
Fred James “Jim” Sines,
of Grand Junction, passed
away on February 5, 2023,
in Grand Junction. He was
97.
Jim was born on August
29, 1925 in Willow Creek,
Colorado, to Fred Joseph and Nellie Irene (Robson)
Sines. He spent his childhood in Pagoda, Colorado, and
attended a one-room school there until he graduated in
the 8th grade. In addition to Pagoda, he also resided
in Hayden, Colorado before settling in Grand Junction
where he spent the last 71 years.
In 1951, Jim enlisted in the US Army and served as
a medic during the Korean War era. He married the
love of his life, Joyce Elaine Winters, on April 7, 1956
in Grand Junction. In his younger years he worked as
a rancher, then spent time in the mining industry, and
later in life he retired as a carpenter for the School
District. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting,
and gardening.
Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce; son, Kenneth
(Linda) Sines of Grand Junction; daughter, Joy Lynn
Sines of Grand Junction; sister, Marg Maxson of Grand
Junction; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
four sisters, and his daughter, Linda Kay Sines.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, February
14, 2023 at 10 am at Martin Mortuary, with committal
to follow at Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions
may be made in Jim’s name to Special Olympics 2020
N. 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501, or www.
specialolympicsco.org.
