James John Arnold, 41, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away Dec. 3, 2016, at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. James was born on Aug. 16, 1975, in Turlock, Calif., to James and Brenda (Gunter) Arnold.

As a child, James moved with his family to North Idaho where he grew up in Rathdrum and Hayden, and attended and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1993. He then joined the United States Army in the Airborne Infantry division. After his honorable discharge, James returned to North Idaho to be with his family.

James worked mostly in construction. He was a member of Lakeside Family Church in Coeur d’Alene. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and helping people. He was a truly selfless individual who would jump in and help anyone, anywhere, with anything. After his cancer diagnoses, he was commonly found sharing his love for Jesus and Jesus’ Blessings in his life.

James is survived by his mother, Brenda (Cecil) Bell; his father, Jim (Vindy Ratz) Arnold and his stepmother, Ellen Arnold; his longtime girlfriend Crystal Smith of Spokane, Wash.; one son, Brendan Hellbusch of Boise, Idaho; two brothers, Billy (Julie) Arnold of Coeur d’Alene and Ferrell Arnold of Boise; two sisters, Marti Blalock of Tacoma, Wash., and Jennifer Arnold of Coeur d’Alene; and many nieces and nephews who adored him. James was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Louise.

A celebration of James’ life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, Idaho.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to Lakeside Family Church, P.O. Box 1033, Hayden, ID 83835.

You may view James’ online memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.