James A. Sullivan, 

76, died at home on Saturday, November 7, 2009 
surrounded by family. He was born May 4, 1933 in 
Fairbury, NE to Alvas M. and Elizabeth Bell Sullivan. 
The family moved to Chester, NE where Jim attended 
school and met his future wife in the 2nd grade. They 
were married during a tornado on June 4, 1955. He 
later graduated from University of Nebraska. Jim 
excelled in the insurance business, a strong 
competitor in many areas. He moved his family to Boise 
in 1963, where he was active in many civic, cultural 
and political activities as a vocal, lifelong 
Republican. Friends knew Jim to be an avid BSU and 
Nebraska football fan. Religion was a strong part of 
his life, participating in many activities at the 
Cathedral of the Rockies. His strongest influences 
were family and friends. His parents preceded him in 
death. He is survived by wife Willa; daughter Jennifer 
Ober, son-in-law Michael Ober, grandson, Mathew 
Sullivan Ober, sister and brother-in-law Delores and 
Leonard Gano, sister Patricia Brauer and numerous 
nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held at a 
future date. Complete obituary and condolences to the 
family available at www.accentfuneral.com.

Published in Idaho Statesman on November 20, 2009