cluding sharing His word with anyone who would listen and truly walking the walk. He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ where he was baptized on May 24, 1970. He was also a proud member of The Cherokee Nation. Jim had many hobbies. He was an amazing vocalist and a gifted artist but hunting was his true passion. He felt there was nothing better than sitting in a tree stand at the break of day and giving thanks to God for the glory of his creation. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs fan; he never gave up hope that he would one day see the Chiefs in a Super Bowl. He is survived by his wife, Debbie. His children, Amber Bennett (Chad), Ames, IA. Brooke Guinn, Ankeny, IA. Lucas Chittenden (Sammi), Ames, IA. Draven Mc Peak (Blayke), Ames, IA. His parents, Bill and Billie Chittenden, Carthage, Mo. His sister, Liz Payne (David), Englewood, CO. His son-in-law, Joe Beavers (Stephanie), Garden Grove, IA. His father-in-law, Ray Shanks, Carthage, Mo. His brothers-in-law, Dale Shanks, Carthage, Mo. and David Shanks, Nomad. His sister-in-law, Donna Thomas, Carthage, Mo. His grandchildren, Dausen, Hayden, Eathen, Addilee, Olivia, Reggie, Harlow, Raleigh, Ellison, Quincy, Rooney, Ezra, Roxy and Iylah, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Chelsey Beavers. Son-in-law, Rob Guinn. Sister, Cindy Davis. Brother-in-law, Kim Davis. Mother-in-law, Madge Shanks. Brother-in-law, Dennis Shanks. And sister-in-law, Dede Melton. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8