James Edward Henley

James E. Henley James E. Henley took his final trip this week. He always said that he was away from home for all the important events in his life. For example, the death of his Father, William (Ed) Henley, his Mother, Mary Durham Henley, his brother, William (Bill) Henley, his Mother-in-law, Beth Vincent, his Father-in-law, Robert (Bob) Vincent and yes, now his own passing was away from home in Thorton, Colorado. In his youth James did most of the things that were expected of him. He graduated from Davis High School, attended Utah State University. Then he started blazing his own path and joined the Marine Corps, and then attended Weber State University. He then became the character and strong personality for which he was known. He had over twenty jobs in his life. He worked various jobs from vending machine management to selling surgical supplies. He worked for a time-management company in San Francisco. He always worked long and hard, especially when he entered the trucking profession. Actually most could not keep up with him. He worked for ten trucking companies. He loved to travel and see the world, and this thirty-year adventure allowed him the freedom he liked and the time to meet new and exciting people. He had driven almost three million PERFECT MILES – perfect because he never had an accident while he was driving. His interests were as colorful as he was. First was the music phase, then came the photography phase. Our home is adorned with his loving pictures. With each new interest he dove right in, so of course, he learned to Sky Dive. Then was his corvette period. He learned to rock climb, ventured in the horse world, he became a wine enthusiast and collector. To most people these seemed like phases but he always loved them and passed that passion to his children. He wrote poetry and was excellent with words. He was an avid reader and always had a book he was reading. His books ranged from the dictionary to his newest craze. He indulged in the stock market for many years. His father’s lifelong career and love touched him so that at sixty-four he learned to fly. Most of us liked the gentle breeze on our backs, not James; he liked a strong wind at his face. He was always up for a good debate. He loved life and his family. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of almost forty years Evelyn, his two sons Robert (Bob) and James (J.M.) and his two daughters, Julie and Cindy. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 10, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. His family would like to invite you to come by Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road Monday from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. for a visitation.