James Arthur Dalton

James Dalton passed away April 11 at the Reno, Nev., Veteran’s Hospital. He was born in Jackson, Mich., December 5, 1946, to John C. and Anna Ada (Antcliff) Dalton.

Jim had been on dialysis for 12 years and fought a good fight, always going to his treatments and never complaining.

Raised in Brooklyn, he loved sports, playing golf and basketball in high school. He had many friends whom he enjoyed staying in touch with. In 1967 he was drafted into the Army where he served in Vietnam. Returning home in 1967 he married his high school sweetheart, Cynthia Reese on June 13. They were married for 50 years.

In 1976 after Jim graduated from Central Michigan University, they decided to “go west”. With two young sons, they moved to Orem, Utah and then a year later to Carson City, Nev., where Jim managed a jewelry store for 10 years. Jim then went to work for Capital Ford in various positions there.

Jim began having health issues at this time due to Agent Orange exposure and experiencing vision problems. In 2006 he had to stop working. He then began dialysis treatments. Jim had been very active in Little League and Sertoma. He loved NASCAR, college sports, golf, and watching old TV shows. He loved his family and friends. He will be missed very much by all who knew him.

Jim is survived by his wife, Cindy and four sons, Marc (Michelle), Corey (Kristy), Dr. Steven (Jennifer), Michael (Alexis); grandchildren, Ian, Tim, Hunter, Sam, McKenzie, and Raven; one great-grandson, Preston; brother, David Dalton of Ann Arbor; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and Rob Love of Carson City; brother-in-law, Randy Reese (Ann) of Brooklyn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was cremated and his interment will be at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Fernley at a later date. Donations in Jim’s name can be made to your favorite charity.