Life Legacy

Jim Bashor passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 12, 2015. Jim fought a valiant battle against metastasized kidney cancer for the past 5 years. To all of you who have sent such kind messages, prayers and positive thoughts over the past five years, we thank you and send our love. Jim will always be remembered as "Gentleman Jim"; he was a leader and mentor to many. Jim was an amazing man, husband and father as well. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kim; daughter, Layne (34) who resides in Baltimore, MD; and son, Drew (30) who resides in Chandler, AZ. He also was an avid animal lover and is survived by his two dogs, Ollie & Ricky, who to him were part of the family. In retirement, Jim & Kim lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico sharing many sunny days and lots of laughs. Jim was born on November 27, 1954 to Donald & Maxine Bashor of Corning, Iowa. He is also survived by his mother, Maxine Bashor of Lenox, Iowa; sister, Donna Haley, and brother, Terry Bashor, both of Corning, Iowa. In his youth, Jim excelled in athletics including baseball, basketball, football and Track & Field. His senior year (1973), he was named All-State Iowa Quarterback. In retirement, Jim enjoyed the game of golf avidly, as well as gardening and local animal conservation efforts. Professionally, Jim served as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones for 30 years, a vast majority of that time in Anacortes, WA. In 1987, Jim was asked to become the first regional leader of Region 3, beginning with 17 offices in Western Washington ranging from the Canadian border down to Vancouver, WA. Over the next seven years, the region grew to approximately 150 offices. Jim became a General Partner of the firm in 1990. In 1998, Jim was asked to lead the growth of the greater Puget Sound area, which he did for the next two and a half years. In 2001, Jim stepped down as Growth Leader and continued to run his strong business in Anacortes. In February of 2014, Jim officially retired from Edward Jones. All letters of condolences may be sent to the family at: 6015 Lazo del Norte, Las Cruces, NM 88011 In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation to one of Jim's favorite causes in his honor - The Mayo Clinic - Cancer Research Specifically You can either donate online with the link below or use the printable contribution letter (also found in the link) and send a check. Donate to the Mayo Clinic - Link The Animal Service Center of Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces, NM Donations to the shelter provide food, bedding, training, treats and toys for the animals, as well as the cost of spaying and neutering new pets. Jim & Kim's dog, Ricky, is from this shelter, as well as Layne's dog Lulu, therefore it has special meaning to the family. Donations in Jim's honor can be made online at: Donate to ASCMV of Las Cruces - Link Or by check sent to: 3551 Bataan Memorial West ; Las Cruces, NM 88012 PDF Printable Version