Corbin J. Nickerson, 53, passed away Dec. 21, 2009, at his home in Kalispell. He was born June 28, 1956, in Sacramento, Calif., to Lois R. James and Corbin E. Nickerson. Jim was a fifth generation Flathead Valley resident. He graduated Flathead High School in 1974, near the top of his class then went on to college at the University of Montana, Missoula. Jim served in the U.S. Navy and enjoyed his time in Hawaii. After his honorable discharge he returned to his loving family in Kalispell. Jim also spent time working in Alaska with electronics. He enjoyed traveling, golf, pool, darts, and a rousing game of Jeopardy. Jim was well known for his intelligent, dry and very quick-witted humor. He also was a great puzzler. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Lois James; and his father, Corbin E. Nickerson. Jim is survived by his sisters, Nancy Spence, Nina Woolard, Gail Nickerson and Marla Muraoka, of Kalispell; along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Jim will be lovingly remembered. May he rest in peace.