James E. (Jim) Hartwick, 74, passed away the morning of November 17, 2021 at St. James Healthcare, following a brief illness. He was born on November 21, 1946, in Butte, to Yvonne and James Hartwick.
He attended schools in Butte, and received a bachelor’s degree from U of M Western, and a master’s degree from Leslie College. Jim worked as a special ed teacher for the Butte School District and was proud of his career. He remained connected to his students throughout his life.
Jim was an avid hunter, motorcyclist and snowmobiler. Bill W. was his long-time friend and companion. He was an excellent craftsman and was always willing to help a friend or stranger. He was a faithful friend and will be greatly missed by many.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Yvonne and James Hartwick; sister, Charlene Hartwick; and nephew, Bill Rask.
He is survived by sons, Jeff and Jason Hartwick; sister, Barbara Hartwick Osman; grandchildren, Hunter and Payton Hartwick; nieces, Cindy Nesbitt and Kim Chesnut; nephews, John and Carl Popovich; and special friends, Dan Sullivan and Diana DeWitt.
Memorials are suggested to BSW, Inc. (Butte Sheltered Workshop). Services will be announced and held at a later date.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Jim.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Jim and his family.
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Jerry Sullivan says
Easy Does It my old friends.
Tonya Reed says
Jim will be greatly missed by many. He was very thoughtful & talented. One of my 1st encounters to his heart & talents was when Jim built a kitty coffin for my Misty & we had a service & buried her up @ his cabin.
Love, laughs & prayers, Tonya Reed
Sandy and Pat Maloney says
I first met Jim when I started working in the district and was at BHS. At that time the Special Ed room was up next to the Admin. building. One of the monitors at BHS told me to call him “asshole” so when I got up there I said “Hi asshole,” I had never met the guy before in my life, but from then on we addressed each other as “asshole.” He was a kind man who had great respect for his Special Ed kids and helped them with their projects teaching them the ins and outs of woodworking. Jim, enjoy the peace, you’ve earned it. Easy does it my friend. Love you, Sandy and Pat
TONYA REED says
Happy Birthday Jimmers.
Miss you.
DannyKilloy says
Tapper light Jimmer Easy Does It keep it simple you were a true friend to all of us who had a relationship with Bill W.
Patty Seymour says
Rest is peace Jim. We will miss you.
Bryan Seidita says
Rest in peace Jim, sympathy to the family!
Joanne and Jim says
Best wishes Jason and Jeff
Kelly Sullivan says
Jim was a longtime, great friend to our family, and especially to my dad. Rest in peace, Jim. You will be missed. ♥️♥️