James “Jim” Atkins

MCCALL, Idaho – James “Jim” Atkins, 56, of McCall, Idaho, died Aug. 28, 2021, in a charter plane crash in Idaho, doing what he loved most, enjoying the outdoors with friends. He was born June 16, 1965, in Lewiston, Maine to Sarah (Remillard) Jordan and Robert Atkins. A man with the quickest wit and strongest opinions, you never wondered where you stood with Jim. He was passionate about his family and friends, dropping everything to travel across the country when he felt he could help. A former U.S. Marine, Master Maine Guide, white water rafting guide, and fisherman extraordinaire, being outdoors and sharing what he loved was where he was happiest. From snowmobile racing in Labrador to recent adventures in Borneo, he traveled the world. Jim was lucky enough to find great love twice in his life. He was predeceased by his adored wife, Winona (Landry) Atkins, in 2009. He was blessed to meet Dana through their close friends, Scott MacRae and Lisa Triplett, creating a bond that brought him so much joy. Jim is survived by his wife, Dana (Haldeman) Atkins, of McCall, Idaho, his beloved stepson, Timothy Pinette, of Florida, his mother, Sarah, and stepfather, Larry Jordan, of Turner, Maine. Jim leaves two sisters and their partners, Catherine Gregoire and James Paterson, and Julie Atkins and Douglas Dion, nephew Zakary Muzyka and his wife, Julia, niece and godchild, Sara Carder, niece, Kristy-Mae, and nephew, Brent Lacombe. He leaves his McCall family of mother-in-law, Sharon DeGarimore, sisters-in law, Debbie Roberts (John), Diana DeGarmore, Kristen DeGarimore, and brother-in-law, Robert DeGarimore; niece and nephews, Dylan DeGarimore, Hunter Roberts, Stephanie Roberts, and grand-nephews, Russell and Thomas Roberts. Jim leaves so many close friends across the country, including lifelong friends, David and Colleen Verreault and Steve Albert. Jim was predeceased by his faithful dog and loving companion, Rose, in 2007.At Jim’s request, there will be no public memorial. He will be interred at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. A small graveside service of family and friends will be held at 11 a.m., on Sept. 11. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an organization supporting access to the outdoors, such as Trout Unlimited atwww.tu.orgor Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at http://www.projecthealingwaters.networkforgood.com.