VETERAN – Jim Dean McClun, 91, of Veteran, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Services will be held on October 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at North Hills Baptist Church in Lingle with Pastor Michael Hall officiating. Condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com

Jim was born on May 19, 1934, in Huntley to Wilson Earl and Mary (DeBoer) McClun, the eighth of eight children. He had five sisters and two brothers. In 1946, his family moved to the ranch in Veteran. After graduating from high school, Jim attended the University of Wyoming, where he pledged to Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and formed lifelong friendships. He was also the treasurer of the ag honorary fraternity, Alpha Zeta. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for two years in Fort Hood, Texas before completing his bachelor’s degree with the support of the GI Bill. He then went to work at the Sunrise Mine for a few years. He decided it was easier to work for himself, so he came back to the ranch full time. It’s not easier, but when you have that entrepreneurial spirit, you have to be your own boss.

Jim spent his life taking care of cattle, improving the Hereford breed through nutrition and genetics. He was an avid supporter of all agricultural endeavors, but particularly 4-H and FFA. He bought his share of steers from the Fat Stock Sale and supported Southeast FFA’s fundraisers.

Jim married Jeri Geringer in 1962. They had three daughters and one son. After Jeri’s stroke, Jim patiently and lovingly took care of her, showing a gentleness rarely seen before. He was a member of the South Goshen Presbyterian Church, serving as a session member and Logos grandfather. He was a member of the Colorado/Wyoming Polled Hereford Association, the Wyoming Hereford Association, the Wyoming Angus Association, and the Veteran Volunteer Fire Department. He was the President of the Goshen County Stockgrowers Association and the Goshen Irrigation District, where he served as a board member for nine years.

Jim is survived by his daughters, JoAnn (Michael) Hall, Jean McClun, and Julie (Troy) Davis; son, Jeff (Kari) McClun; grandchildren, Katilyn, Dusty (Ivoma), Daniel, and Kristina Hall, Kody (Tyler), Kiffany and Kassidy McClun and Janie Davis; great-grandchildren, Mason, Kanin, Haisley, Kyson and Kieran.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeri McClun; his brothers Lorin and Verne “Jake” McClun; his sisters, Mary Evelyn Zavorka, Elsie Mae Eaton, Marjorie McClun, Beth Eaton, Georgia Allen; and his parents. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.