James Lauani Bandmann

Obituary

James L. Bandmann

June 8, 1946 - May 19, 2001

James "Jim" Lauani Bandmann, 54 year old, Thermopolis resident died at his home on May 19, 2001.

Jim was born on June 8, 1946 to John F. and Christina K. Bandmann in Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. He graduated from Kauai high school in 1964 and then enlisted into the US Army where he served in Germany. When he was released from duty he went back to Kauai where he worked for Kauai Electric Company. During his off time he loved to sing and entertain at the Castaway's Hotel.

He married Florence LaLauna Johnson on May 24, 1969 in Fern Grotto, Hawaii. They moved to the mainland and settled in Roosevelt, Utah in 1971 where he worked for Moon Lake Electric. He then went to work for the US Government in the Department of Energy, which took them to Colorado, Arizona, Washington, finally back to Colorado where they settled in Montrose for 10 years. In March of 2000, they relocated to Thermopolis, Wyoming, where he was a lineman supervisor for the Department of Energy until the time of his death.

Jim had a passion for hunting and fishing, and loved to sing. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he recently spent time with the youth as the Young Men's President. He had also held multiple other leadership positions within the Church.

He is survived his wife, LaLauna, of Thermopolis, three sons, Keola (Valerie) Bandmann, Kimo Bandmann, and Darren (Brittany) Bandmann all of Orem, UT, four daughters, Cajsa (John) Wallwork of Shelton, Washington, Maile Bandmann of Laie, Oahu, Hawaii, Shara Bandmann, and Nezhone Bandmann both of Denver, Co.; one brother, John W. Bandmann of Lawai, Kauai, Hawaii and 6 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Charles.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 23, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thermopolis, with Bishop Paul Galovich presiding. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Relief Society room at the church. Burial will be in Lehi, Utah at the Veterans Memorial State Park on Friday, May 25th at 11:00 a.m.

Donations may be made in memory of Jim to the Missionary Fund in care of Thermopolis Ward, 660 E. Sunnyside Lane, Thermopolis, WY 82443.

Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.