James Walter Birchim, 54 passed away at his residence on the Yomba Shoshone Reservation on October 22, 2022.
He is survived by his wife Esther Birchim, his children James Birchim Jr, Jacob Birchim, Gwen Birchim, Raven Birchim, Sarah Birchim and stepchildren Brian Bill, Letisha Yellowhawk, and Casey Johns; grandchildren: Bryce, Braxton, Brandon, Anabell, Cole, Eddie, Janessa, Hayden, TJ, Gauge, Harper, Sawyer, TeAnna, and Samuel; brothers Edison Birchim and Eugene Birchim and sister Theresa Birchim; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his sister Rozalinda “Penny” Rosse, father Edison Birchim, Mother Rosemary (Rosse) Birchim, paternal grandparents Casey and Irene Birchim, maternal grandparents Emmitt Rosse and Ruth (Mike) Rosse.
He was employed for the past 10 years at the Kinross Round Mountain Gold Mine in Smokey Valley, prior he worked in McGill, NV for Jim Assuras.
James loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren the beauty of the outdoors. He was always the first person to call in any situation and he wouldn’t hesitate to help anyone in need. His family and friends are deeply saddened by his unexpected passing.
Funeral Services will be held at the Smith Family Funeral Home on November 5, 2022, viewing at 9 am and services will begin at 10 am. Graveside services will follow at the Austin, NV cemetery at 1 pm by Pastor Charlie Vaughn. A potluck will be held following at the Austin Town Hall, please bring a dessert.
We wish to thank the Nye County Sheriff’s Office and Ambulance Crew, Gunther Funeral Home, Smith Family Funeral Home, Austin Baptist Church, and the Lander County Treasurer’s Office.
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