September 9, 1940 – November 18, 2024

James Joseph Spencer (Jim, JJ) passed away on November 18, 2024 at his home in Silverthorne, Colorado. He was born on September 9, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to James C. Spencer and Mary Francis Crawford Spencer.

He was a devoted husband to Donna Spencer of Silverthorne, Colorado and a loving father to Jaya Spencer of Dillon, Colorado. He passed away at 84 years old, and had struggled with health issues for the past few years.

Jim was a proud graduate of The United States MIlitary Academy at West Point, class of 1962. He lived by the code…..Duty, Honor, Country. Jim proudly served in Korea, 3 tours in Vietnam and Germany plus various posts in the United States. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in Fayetteville, NC.

Jim’s love for skiing brought him to Summit County in 1999. He worked at the Keystone Medical Clinic for many years as part of the medical team and loved being able to help people.

Jim was a beloved member of St. John The Baptist Episcopal Church in Breckenridge, Colorado. A memorial service will be held there on December 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Jim will be interred at West Point sometime later in the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s food bank in his honor.

Although Jim is gone he will live in our hearts forever. I can hear him say…..
GO ARMY BEAT NAVY