- Date Of Birth: April 9, 1939
- Date Of Death: October 29, 2022
- State: Idaho
James Everett Campbell
On October 29, 2022, the Campbell family in Wendell lost their beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, James Everett Campbell. Jim passed away peacefully at his home in Wendell, surrounded by those he loved.
James was born on April 9, 1939 in Gannett, Idaho, the son of Everett Anderson Campbell and Mildred Irene Proctor. He was born at home and was delivered by his maternal grandfather, Dr. George R. Proctor. He joined two sisters, Catherine and Anna Marie in their Bellevue Idaho home.
He was raised and educated in Bellevue, Idaho, until his sophomore year in high school when he moved to Wendell, Idaho where he graduated from Wendell High School in 1957 and had many lifelong friends in his graduation class.
After high school he attended College of Idaho in Caldwell for two years majoring in high jinks. He returned to Wendell in 1959 and began working with his father in the sheep ranching business.
James married Edith Lucile Hunsaker on October 10, 1959 in Wendell, Idaho. They had three children, Cindy, Richard and Calvin.
Jim was a sheep rancher and farmer for many years and loved the land. He also served his community by being on the Wendell School board – serving as their Chairman; and the Wendell Lions Club – also serving as their president for a term.
He is survived by: his wife – Lucile Campbell of Wendell; two sons – Richard James Campbell of Encino, California and Calvin Hunsaker Campbell of Hansen, Idaho; one daughter – Cindy Lou Campbell of Wendell; ten grandchildren and 18 ½ great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents – Everett and Mildred Campbell; sisters – Catherine Lindsey and Anna Marie Anderson; and great granddaughter – Remi Taylor.
The family would like to thank St.
