James Blodgett was born on March 12, 1929 to Warren and Verna Blodgett in Orchard, CO. he was the youngest of eight children. He was preceded in death by sisters Frances, Freda, Doris, Betty and brother Douglas. He is survived by brother Warren and sister Ruth. Jim met and married Loretta Berardi. They married on Feb. 24, 1957. Jim and Loretta had five children Cindy, Tim, John, Pat and Dan. Cindy and Tim preceded him in death. Jim worked as a maintenance Mechanic at the Safeway bread plant and retired in 1994. He was a loving husband and father. James H. Blodgett, 78, of Denver. Husband of Loretta. Father of Dan (Janet), Pat (Yukiyo), John. Preceded in death by children Cindy & Tim. Grandfather of 4. Brother of Warren & Ruth. Memorial service Thursday, 11:00 am Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth. Memorials to Hosice of St. John.