James Hughes
James R. Hughes, 87, of Franktown, died Aug. 2 at his home. A
private family service will be later, and interment will be at Bear
Cañon Cemetery.
Born Oct. 28, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was married July 22,
1944, to Dolores Tuschen, in Salem, S.D.
Mr. Hughes had been a resident of Douglas County since 1954. He
was involved in manufacturing for many years and had an inventive
mind. Two inventions to his credit are the spring idler used for
conveyors and the Smartecarte luggage handling system used in most
airports.
He also was a founding member of the Parker Breakfast Club, a
member of the Parker and Cherry Valley historical societies and a
longtime member of the Roundup Riders of the Rockies.
Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife of Franktown; daughters Susan
McLean and her husband, Ken, of Winter Park and Patty Foote of
Breckenridge; son Jim Hughes and his wife, Pam, of Custer, S.D;
four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in
death by his daughter, Jane.
Contributions can be made in his name to St. Philip in the Field
Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 142, Sedalia, CO 80135.
Parker Funeral Home made arrangements.