James "Jim" A. Rafferty

James "Jim" A. Rafferty, Jr., 62, passed away April 9, 2017, in Denver.

Jim was born March 4, 1955, in Rock Springs, the son of Beverly L. and James A. Rafferty, Sr.

He served in the U.S. Army for nine and a half years, from 1978 to 1988. He was then employed by Texas Gulf Soda Ash for ten years until 1999, when he was no longer able to work due to Multiple Sclerosis.

Jim enjoyed horses, team roping, volunteering for the MS Society, watching sports, and spending time with his family and friends. Even though Jim had some difficult days living with MS, he found enjoyment in life and loved making people laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Rafferty of Denver; children, Tatum Lowry and husband Kevin of  West Point, Calif., Stacey Korhonen and husband Michael of Aurora, Colo., Daniel Pedersen and wife Ashley of Rock Springs; and eight grandchildren.

Jim is also survived by his father, James A. Rafferty, Sr., of Reliance and sister Deb Davis-Richardson and husband Alan of Chandler, Ariz., along with and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly L. Rafferty; and grandparents Frank and Eva Kaumo and Jack and Ethyle Rafferty.

Memorial services will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday at Fox Funeral Home at 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs.

Condolences for family can be left at http://www.foxfh.com.