James Nathan Washam “Jim”, 83, of Pinedale, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family October 24, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born October 4, 1942 in Rock Springs to Harvey and Eileen (Gunyan) Washam. He grew up and attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High. After high school he worked for Western Union and then enlisted in the United States Navy and served honorably in Vietnam from 1963 to 1967. After his military service Jim met the love of his life, Mary Westbrook and they were later married in Rock Springs on April 12, 1969.

Jim then went to work for the Wyoming Highway Department and in 1971 he started his career as a firefighter at the Rock Springs Fire Department and worked there and earned the rank of Captain u

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