James Dale Bafus

James Dale Bafus passed away peacefully on September 18th, 2022. Jim was born on February 13th, 1953 in Kennewick, Washington to Douglas and Gladys Lynch Bafus. The family moved to Lacrosse when Jim was two years old. Jim was always outdoors and grew up hunting, fishing, and trapshooting with his Dad. Many days you could find Jim and his Dad practicing batting and fielding skills. He participated in every sport he could but baseball was his true love. He shared that love of baseball with his Dad and later with his kids and then his grandkids. He was a lifelong Yankee fan and retirement gave him plenty of time to watch baseball, go fishing , and follow his grandkids activities. After graduating from high school in 1971 he attended the US Naval Academy and then attended and graduated from the University of Idaho in 1976. He worked for Inland Empire Pea Growers in Spokane before moving to Almira, WA in 1982 where he worked for Almira Farmers Warehouse. He was Assistant Manager until 1998 when he became Manager. He was a very active member of the community serving on the School Board as well as being part of the Lions Club and Gun Club. Jim was a very loved and respected member of the community and was always someone that the community could depend on at any time. Jim retired in 2018 and moved back to Lacrosse and into his family home. He quickly became a vital part of the community and was serving as a City Council Member. Jim loved spending time with his family, and could often be heard bragging about his kids, and grandkids. Jim will be long remembered for his kindness, his dedication to his family and friends. And his wonderful quick wit, his sense of humor, and his love for his family.Jim is survived by his wife, Alice Bafus, sons Brandon (Natalie)Bafus, Joshua Bafus, daughter, Karmen Bafus. Stepchildren Joshua St.John, Ryan St.John and Donna Roundtree, 12 grandchildren, his sister Janis(Suzie) and Rick Wuitschick, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Gladys Bafus and sister, Kristi Bafus. A private graveside service will be held at the St. John cemetery with a memorial service to be held at a later date.