James Michael Rankin Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 23, 2024, at the age of 60, James Michael Rankin (Twin Falls, Idaho), born in Omaha, Nebraska passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack and Joanne (Lahowetz); his brother-in-law Mike Vito; and his grandparents, Clarence, Elvine Lahowetz (Jensen), Mike and Dorothy Rankin (Davis).

He is survived by: his wife Helen Rankin (Ward); his sons, Paul Rankin (Danielle) and Taylor Rankin; his stepchildren, Ryan Fager (Tiffany) and Hailey Reyes (Jesus); his siblings, Jeff Rankin (Tawna), Jerry Rankin, Jay Rankin (Shannon), Jean Bennett (Mark) and Jodi Vito; his friend Gordon Wilkerson (Maryanne); his siblings-in-law, Rodney Ward (Traci), Rex Ward (Marlo), Michael Ward, Rustin Ward, Mary Porter (Doug) and Cara Ward; and his grandchildren, Jack Rankin, Ethan Rankin, Julian Rankin, Saylor Rankin, Haidyn Reyes, Lukas Reyes and Rustin Fager. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.