James Stuart Leeds, 63, of Havre, passed away in his home that he built and loved so much, Wednesday, February 12, 2014. A Celebration of Life service will be held on at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014, at the Fifth Avenue Christian Church. The family has suggested that memorials in Jim's name be made to American Cancer Research. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and services and you may express your condolences and memories at www.hollandbonine.com. On June 27, 1950, Jim, one of nine children, was born to Phillip and Patricia Leeds of Havre, MT. He attended school at St. Judes, Havre Central, and later earned his degree at Northern Montana College. From his union with Gloria (Turner) Leeds, he was gifted with three wonderful sons. In 1973 he started his career in Havre and later retired after 33 dedicated years to Hill County Electric/Triangle Telephone. Jim was an avid outdoorsman and loved raising his horses. He loved being around people and would help anyone and everyone. He had a soft spot in his heart for helping special needs children through therapeutic horseback riding. Jim could fix anything. He was a wealth of knowledge to his three boys. Jim was very involved with his children and loved to attend all of his grandchildren's activities. He adored his children and grandchildren and will be deeply miss by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a brother-in-law. He is survived by his three sons, Scott (Kim) Leeds of Havre, Doug (Shauna) Leeds of Laurel, Kevin (Kelly) Leeds of Havre; 12 grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; and his wife Kathy and her three children.