Jim Nelson, 67, of Riverton, Wyoming, passed Monday, January 07, 2019. Jim was born to Richard , and Cindy, February 23, 1951 in Riverton, Wyoming. He married Joann in 1980, and they lived together in Riverton. Jim worked as a coalminer and loved the outdoors. They had 3 kids in their marriage; Brenda, Annette and Mark. He loved his family and enjoyed running off to adventure.