James "Jim" Everett Krieger

James Everett Krieger, known and loved as "Jim", resident of Cottonwood passed away on Friday, August 29, 2008 at the age of 84. He was the son of Ida Louise (Steffen) and William Christopher Krieger; born January 27, 1924 in Hastings, Nebraska. Jim attended the Long Beach City College where he received his Associates Degree in Diesel Mechancis. Jim proudly served his country during WWII as a Corporal in the United States Marines Corps. While home on leave, he met the girl who would be the love of his life, Ruth Joan "Jo" Ashford. Jim was discharged in June of 1946, having received the Good Conduct Medal for his dedicated service. It was September of that same year he made Jo his bride. Professionally, he worked as a Diesel Engineer for the California Department of Fish and Game. After 27 years, Jim took is retirement and moved to Arizona where he built his very own home, and inwhich, he and Jo made their final home. During his time in the Verde Valley he worked for the Verde Independent Newspapers and CATS; who gave him recognition for his outstanding service. Jim also served as an Officer in four chairs with the Elks Club in Clarkdale, and ran the fish fry for three years. When Jim was not in the service of others, he also enjoyed wood carving. Jim was the loving husband of Ruth Joan "Jo" Krieger for almost 62 years; he was also the devoted father of Michael James Krieger with his wife Teresa Ann of Santa Rosa, California. Memorial Services and a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Elk\u0027s Lodge in Clarkdale on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 2:00pm. Jim will be laid to rest at the Verde Valley Cemetery in Clarkdale. Memorial Donations can be made to the Elks Lodge Charity Fund, 300 S. Broadway Street, Clarkdale, Arizona 86322. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com