James ‘Jim’ Leland Moffitt, 91, of Spearfish, South Dakota, formerly of North Truro, left this earth on July 10, 2021.
Jim was born March 31, 1930, to his loving parents Leland Edward Moffitt and Elizabeth Celestine (McCaffrey) Moffitt in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He graduated from high school in Lynchburg, VA. After college he joined the US. Army, during the Korean War, serving as a military policeman.
While in Truro, Jim was actively involved with the Walter Welsh Council, Knights of Columbus, and St Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown as a lector. He had many hobbies including gardening, woodworking, hunting, bread making, beer and wine making. He was a lover of knowledge and read books all his life. He loved his family, adventure, telling stories, being active, making root beer, ice cream, and hot fudge sauce. Jim leaves behind many friends across the country.
As a new millennium came Jim moved to Cape Cod, MA to care for his aging mother. He spent 10 years caring for her until her passing in 2011 at the age of 102. Again, he left the dear friends he had made and trekked back to Miles City, Montana where he enjoyed his time and family until November 2020 at which time he moved to Spearfish, SD. He loved the views of the Black Hills and spent time with family until his last day.
Jim is survived by his children; Jim (Molly) Moffitt, Ft. Wayne, IN; Sheila (Jack) French, Spearfish, SD; John (Annette) Moffitt, Woodland Park, CO; Irene (Rick) Helm, Shoshoni, WY; Kathleen (Ray) Long, Spearfish, SD; Jennifer (Arny) Beardsley, Miles City, MT; Amanda Moffitt, Belle Fourche, SD; and Jared (Shauna) Moffitt, Spring Creek, NV. and 17 grandchildren He also leaves his sister Patty, and her children Elizabeth and Allan.
Jim will be missed and his stories retold for many years and generations to come. He was, "looking forward to his new life with great excitement," on July 6th and now he is living it.
Calling hours and a Funeral Mass were held in Montana. Family and friends are invited to attend a Committal Service, Tuesday, September 28th at 10:00 am in Old North Cemetery, Route 6, Truro, MA.