Jimmie Dwight Petrie
October 14, 1931 ~ November 16, 2018
Resided in:
Olney Springs, Colorado
Obituary for Jimmie Dwight Petrie
Jim Petrie, 87, passed away November 16, 2018. Survived by his wife, Marlene 'Molly' Petrie; sister, Mildred 'Midge' Mang of Durango; son, Randy (Yvonne) Petrie of North of Fowler; granddaughter, Michelle (Jake) Seaton of Idaho Springs; grandson, Bret (Kallie) Petrie of Windsor, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Ryder Petrie and River Seaton. Preceded in death by his parents; and ten brothers and sisters.
Jim was born October 14, 1931, to Charles and Mary (Stroh) Petrie. Jim was the youngest of their twelve children. Charles and Mary started the homestead north of Olney Springs in 1914. Jim married Marlene 'Molly' Sauer on October 10, 1958. Jim started out working for Phay Paul, driving a truck, farming and ranching. He then started his own farm and ranch. He supplemented that by working ten years as a chemist at the sugar factory in Rocky Ford during the sugar beet campaigns.
Jim enjoyed good horses, good cattle and good dogs, going on wheat harvest and helping neighbors. Jim was very talented. There wasn't much he couldn't do. He only completed an eighth-grade education, but he had an amazing mind. He could do math faster than a calculator and remember every phone number ever needed. Jim had a kind heart and was generous to friends, family, and anyone in need. Children, whether family or just visitors, were always given a treat and a pocketful of change. He especially loved spoiling the family pets. About his wife, Molly, Jim recently said, 'She was all I ever wanted, and more. She was the best woman to ever walk the face of the Earth, and the best cook.' Even though he was legally blind, Jim took loving care of Molly as she suffered with dementia.
Jim's granddaughter, Michelle Petrie Seaton, has written and recorded two songs about Jim.
You can listen to the songs here: https://soundcloud.com/chelle-petrie/crybaby-hill-1
https://soundcloud.com/chelle-petrie/real-love-is-real-life
There will be no viewing. Cremation, Montgomery and Steward Crematorium. No service scheduled at this time. Jim's ashes to be scattered on the ranch, as per his request.
Memorials may be made to: Veterans of Foreign Wars, your local volunteer fire department, or a church or charity of your choice.
Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com We would love to read your stories and memories of Jim.
Jimmy and Molly were certainly well known in our area. We didn’t know them as well as some others did but knew they were typical, kind country country people! We were very pleased to have Jimmy and Molly as neighbors and grateful our son, Andrew got to know them quite well. Andrew was good friends with Jimmy’s grandson, Bret; thus allowing occasions for those two to spend time at Jimmy and Molly’s. He thought very highly of both of them and always had a good time at their house. Jimmy was a very good farmer and Walter was always impressed with the sorghum he raised. Walter always felt no body could raise a crop of milo better than Jimmy Petrie
Jimmy and Molly were certainly well known in our area. We didn’t know them as well as some others did but knew they were typical, kind country country people! We were very pleased to have Jimmy and Molly as neighbors and grateful our son, Andrew got to know them quite well. Andrew was good friends with Jimmy’s grandson, Bret; thus allowing occasions for those two to spend time at Jimmy and Molly’s. He thought very highly of both of them and always had a good time at their house. Jimmy was a very good farmer and Walter was always impressed with the sorghum he raised. Walter always felt no body could raise a crop of milo better than Jimmy Pertie.
Only good memories of Jim ….my Dad spoke of the Petrie family often as they were both homestead families in the north country and the kids rode to school together at Antelope Mesa. Jim combined for Dad in the 1970’s and enjoyed talking about the old times over lunch. I will always remember the folks at Winters Livestock making the speech about Jim’s cattle being the best Hereford cattle in the country. Randy keep the tradition going.
Best Regards from Roy Armstrong family and Katy Armstrong
At a time like this, there are no words. My brothers may have known him better, but he always had time for all. Always liked to spend a little time with him, especially a trip to town in the 747. Another one of the great ones gone, but his example will live forever in those that knew him. Thanks Petrie family for sharing.
Praying for all of you in this time. Unwelcome moments. A great friend and neighbor to my folks. I will always remember going on wheat harvest as a young boy. God bless all of you
Shad, Thea and Beatty