Larned- James (Jim) W. Kolb, 70, passed away April 25, 2015 at his home in Austin, Texas.

He was born June 8, 1944 in Dodge City the son of Harold “Sandy” and Rhoda Jean Donovan Kolb. A longtime area resident of Larned then moving to Austin, TX; he was an Licensed Mental Health Technician and later changing positions to Activity Therapist at the Larned State Hospital; after he retired from 30 years of service at Larned State Hospital, he drove a school bus for 10 years at Larned School District.

He was a member of the Larned golf course, Larned Men’s golf and the daily men’s coffee hour. He delivered meals for the Welcome Inn Senior Center and volunteered for many other organizations in Larned.

On July 26, 1975 he married Bonnie Ladean Eaton in Burdett, KS. She survives.

Other survivors include: one son, Jeff Kolb and partner Emily, Austin, TX; two brothers, Jan Kolb, Las Vegas, NV and Jon Kolb, McKinney, TX and two grandchildren, Mathis Seidel and River Seidel.

He was preceded in death by, his parents; and two brothers, Kiah Kolb and Scott Kolb.

Cremation has taken place; a memorial service will held 10:30 A.M. Friday at the Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Hal Statts presiding. Friends may sign the register 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with family present from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Relay for Life, the United Methodist Church of Larned or the Brooksdale Hospice, Austin, TX, all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.