James Robert "Jim" Jenne, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Battle Mountain, Nevada, on June 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was lovingly adopted by Robert and Hazel Jenne, who raised him with the values of hard work & integrity.
After graduating from Sparks High School, Jim began his career with Aerojet Rocketdyne before dedicating the final 30 years of his working life to the Southern Pacific Railroad, where he earned the respect and friendship of countless coworkers. Over the years, Jim called many Nevada communities home, including Hazen, Sparks, Washoe Valley, Fernley, and Battle Mountain, always carrying with him a deep appreciation for the state's rugged beauty and open spaces.
Jim married Leanice Harp in 1962, and together they raised their two sons, Robert and Alan and later welcomed Danielle into their family. In 1995, Jim married Shelly Golden, and together they shared 30 wonderful years of marriage. Through their union, Jim was blessed with two additional daughters, Andrea and Krissi, whom he loved as his own.
A proud patriot, Jim served six years in the United States Air National Guard. He was also a devoted member of Fernley Masonic Lodge No. 34 F. & A.M., where he valued the fellowship, service, and lifelong friendships he found among his fellow Masons.
Jim's heart truly belonged to the great outdoors. Whether he was hunting big game or chukkar, casting a line while fishing with family and friends, or tending to his garden at home, he found peace and happiness in nature. Those who knew him will remember his stories of hunting trips, his love of Nevada's wilderness and the quiet joy he found beneath an open sky. He especially loved the time spent hunting with his sons.
Above all else, Jim's greatest pride and deepest joy were his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose steady presence, wisdom, and unconditional love shaped the lives of those around him. His family was the center of his world.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Shelly Jenne of Battle Mountain, Nevada; his children, Robert Jenne (Becky) of Reno, Nevada; Alan Jenne (Cory) of Pleasant Valley, Nevada; Danielle Aubrey Gray (Wade) of Silver Springs, Nevada; Andrea Golden of Wilder, Idaho; and Krissi Tucker (Bob) of Battle Mountain, Nevada. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Nathaniel Jenne, Alyssa Jenne, Colton Jenne, Jacob Tucker (Keyra), Avry Tucker, and Gabriel Golden; and a great-grandchild, Jordan Taylor Gray.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Hazel Jenne as well as his grandson Taylor Warren Fairfield.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of Agape Hospice and Palliative Care in Battle Mountain, Nevada, whose kindness and support allowed Jim to spend his final days comfortably at home, surrounded by the people he loved most.
Jim's legacy will live on through the family he cherished, the friends whose lives he touched, and the memories made in the mountains, fields, and waters of the outdoors he loved so dearly. He will be deeply missed and remembered always.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Jim will be announced at a later date. Family and friends are invited to join in remembering and celebrating a life well lived.
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