Jim Steinmetz, of New Castle, died Aug. 4 after a battle with cancer. He was much loved up and down the Roaring Fork Valley and was active in local clubs.

Jim was born in Crystal Falls, Mich., in 1949. He earned a doctorate in pharmacology, was a pharmacist at Basalt Drug and later in his life became a master electrician. He will be missed by those who knew him as a giving man, who loved a good joke and enjoyed discussing politics.

There will be a service to celebrate Jim’s life at Veltus Park in Glenwood Springs on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a potluck. Donations for Jim’s last wishes are greatly appreciated.