Jim Leibbrandt

    James Lester Leibbrandt was born Feb. 8, 1955, to George and Ester (Meyer) Leibbrandt in Denver. He died March 1, 2019, at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke at the age of 64.
    Jim owned and operated Sullivan’s Appliance and Air. He was a very devoted businessman and was a member of the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce.
    Jim loved the mountains, fishing and playing his guitar, was a huge Broncos fan, and studied computer programming in his spare time.
    Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ester Leibbrandt, and granddaughter, Jaleeza Lovell.
    Jim will be greatly missed by his wife, Martha Stoermer of Holyoke; daughter, Machell Lovell and husband Michael Lovell of Carter, Montana; grandchildren, Cody M. Lovell and wife Morgan Lovell and Michael Lovell Jr. of Carter; and one great-grandchild, Cody Lovell Jr.
    The funeral service was held March 6 at Baucke Funeral Chapel in Holyoke, with Pastor Max Hines officiating. Interment was at the Holyoke Cemetery.
    Baucke Funeral Home directed the service.