James Ray Roan born May 5, 1934, has succumbed to his battle with cancer. Jim was many things, including a man of his word, and he passed away on Christmas morning after promising his family he would stay until Christmas.
Jim is Survived by his loving wife of 58-years Elizabeth Boggess Roan; son Dr. Jason Roan; daughter Jessie (Bruce) Roan Johnson; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; twin brother Jack (Margo), brothers Dick (Judy) and Tom Roan; and his sisters Lenore Rogers and Diane Kuntz (Ken). Jim is loved by a special cousin Linda Yousef; sister-in-law Starla Johnston; brother-in-law Ernest Boggess; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents C. Ray and Dorothea Roan; brothers Lyndon (Anna May) and Robert; brothers-in-law Don Rogers, Jerry and Terry Boggess, Virgil Boggess; and his father and mother-in-law Ernest and Martha Boggess. A special thank you to Diane Jones, Billings Clinic Oncology Department and Stillwater Hospice.
The casket will be open for visitation on Wednesday, December 30th from 9:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. A private graveside service will be held at Mountview Cemetery. The family plans to celebrate Jim’s life in Spring 2021. To view full obituary, visit Jim’s Tribute page at www.heightsfamilyfuneralhome.com.