James Richard Sloan

Oct 9, 1949 — Oct 27, 2026

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Sloan. James Sloan. His customary greeting made a statement and always produced a laugh.
Under the fedora that he often wore, you’d note the sparkle in the eyes on that handsome face.
When he was 13 years old, his cousin Diane took him to see his first 007 film… and Jim
successfully adapted the infamous introductory line.
A gentle man who loved film, photography, writing, long drives along country roads, animals
(but not chickens!), his nieces and nephews, and most importantly, his wife Ellen. Jim and
Ellen met while playing volleyball at Northeastern Junior College and while all others laughed
when Ellen got knocked in the head, Jim went over to ask if she was okay. They were married
for 51 years and were parents to their beloved pets - Savannah, Maggie,, Beauregard, McGee,
Murphy, Hemingway, BooRadley, Scout, Atticus, Bella Blue and Bella Blue Two.
In the early 1960’s, the Sloan family moved from Nebraska to Longmont where Jim and his
sisters Cheryl (John Danielli) and Karen (Craig Smeins) attended Longmont schools. The
youngest of three children born to Dutch and Melba Sloan, Jim was a devoted son. After his
mother was diagnosed with dementia, Jim and Ellen moved back to Longmont and he became
his parents primary caregiver, always showing them loving care.
Jim’s service in the U.S. Army took him to Germany, where Ellen joined him. While stationed
there, they were able to travel around Europe and experience cuisines that they incorporated
into their entertaining back in the states. Get-togethers at the Sloan’s were filled with great
food, much laughter and welcoming hospitality.
After his service, Jim attended the University of Northern Colorado, graduating with a degree in
Journalism. He worked at Rocky Flats and Jefferson County School District, retiring in 2014.
His nieces (Lyndsey Toeppen, Dani Langenberg-Miller, Becca Schultz and Samantha Schultz)
and nephews (Grant Toeppen, Ben Klarich, Adam Klarich, Shane Smeins, Jason Smeins and
Andrew Danielli) have special memories of times spent with Uncle Jim… the letters he wrote,
the stories he’d relate, but above all, he was that cool uncle who never judged.
Sadly, like his mother, dementia impacted Jim’s life and slowly took away the genial man we all
knew and loved. He found solace in his shop, with his cat, old movies, weekly Pilates classes,
his caring neighbors and a few old friends.
As his family, we encourage you to reach out to those in need of a smile and donate to help
eradicate dementia. We would like to thank the caring and attentive staff at Longmont United
and the kindness provided by Jim’s hospice team.

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James Richard Sloan

Oct 9, 1949 — Oct 27, 2026

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