Obituary: James Jim Paisley Bangs [Video]

James “Jim” Paisley Bangs was born in Boulder, CO on December 1, 1952. He passed away at home on June 2, 2024, following a 15-month fight with cancer. He was 71 years old.

Jim was the second son of F. Kendrick and Betty Paisley Bangs. Jim attended school in Boulder graduating from Boulder High School in 1971. He was quietly proud of being elected “Best Personality” of the senior class. In his words, he “liked pretty much everyone.” Jim attended Montana State University and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He graduated with a degree in Business Finance in 1977.

While at MSU, Jim met his wife, Debby Garfield Bangs, in the first year of co-ed dormitories. They began their relationship as ski buddies. Jim and Debby were married on June 26,1976 at Soldier’s Chapel in Big Sky, MT. Jim and Debby have one son, Tyler Garfield Bangs, …