James (Jim) Max Pendergast died peacefully on June 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas on February 16, 1961. Raised in Dodge City, Jim moved to Colorado when he was 18. He loved telemark skiing, hiking, biking, rafting, climbing 14-eers and spending time at his cabin. He was well-read, quick to smile and make others laugh, spiritual, generous and kind. During his long career as a self-employed artisan, off-the-grid furniture maker, carpenter, project manager and builder, he created beautiful living spaces for custom homes. His work appeared in several architectural magazines and the Discovery Channel. Above all Jim was a loving family man to his wife, children, a hat trick of labradors and a few good cats. He was preceded in death by his parents Ken and Maxine and is survived by his wife Sharon, son Jacob, daughter Emma, brothers Mike (Gwen), Keith, Steve (Patrice) and sisters Donna (Doug) and Debbie (Karl), as well as numerous, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends who loved him and will miss him dearly. A funeral/memorial service was held at Ryssby Church, in Longmont, CO on June 17, 2022.

Our daughter, Paris Nicole Carmona, passed away unexpectedly, at the young age of 17, due to intracerebral brain hemorrhage after bravely fighting for 2 weeks in Intensive Care. Paris was born on August 26, 2004 in Dodge City, Kansas to Shawn and Kelly (Schroeder) Carmona and proud older brother, Roman.