Jim was born in Freedom, Oklahoma on January 12, 1926 to Bruce J. Cotter and Ethel Romig Cotter.    He married Francis June Dale on August 10, 1946 in Wichita where they raised two daughters.   After serving with the Navy in WWII and Korean War, Jim worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement.  He was honored for his 10 years of volunteer service with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.  In September of 2021 Jim participated in the Kansas Honor Flight to Washington DC, which he described as an unbelievable experience!

Frances, his wife of 59 years, preceded him in death on August 14, 2005.  Jim is survived by two daughters, Vickie (Tris) Bars and Judy Donnell, as well as four
Grandchildren Rhett (Holly) Dubiel, Rik Dubiel, Taylor (Jodi) Bars and Jordan Bars (Luke) Flood and three great-grandchildren Hudson Dubiel, Olivia Dubiel, Brekyn Bars.  He is also survived by his niece, Connie (Neil) Norsworthy and a host of other relatives.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice ( 313 S. Market St ) in his honor and in gratitude for their compassionate and loving care or The Kansas Humane Society in Wichita.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Old Mission Mortuary ( 3424 E 21st St N ).  Viewing and meeting with family will be at 10:00 am, one hour prior to the service.