James Michael Frank Kaus

Jim Kaus, 65, Payette, ID was born on May 3rd, 1955 to Albert and Alice Kaus of Cottonwood, ID. He passed away on July 21st, 2020 at his home of natural causes. Visitation is Monday July 27th from 5-7 p.m. at Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel in Payette, ID. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Tuesday July 28th at 11 a.m. at Parkview Cemetery, New Plymouth, ID, with lunch following at the Payette County Fairgrounds, New Plymouth. Jim attended St. Joseph Catholic School and then Prairie High School in Cottonwood, ID. In 1971 his family moved to Fruitland, ID where he graduated in 1973. During these years, he excelled in football and track, receiving many awards in both. After graduation Jim served in the US Navy on a Nuclear Attack Submarine. Most of Jim's life was spent farming for many local farms. Some of which included Paul Schwartz, Sunnyside Farms, Frank Teunissen, Van Vliet Dairy and Purdum Farms. From 2010-present he was employed by Nunhems USA. He loved his jobs and he loved his co-workers like family. His sense of humor and wit touched many lives. Jim was a caring, loving and humble man. On August 26th, 2006 Jim married Diana McDonough. They enjoyed time fishing, gold mining, boating and exploring the back roads in their RZR. Jim was devoted to his family. It was important to him to attend every one of the grandkids sports, 4-H, FFA & school events and all family gatherings. Jim is survived by his Wife- Diana, 2 Sisters- Barb (Tom) Sells, Deb (John) Murray, Father-In-Law- Milt (Rocky) McDonough, Children- Jason (Sophia) Kaus, Robin Rehak, Casey (Brandi) Mordhorst, Craig (Erica) Mordhorst, Mindy (Eddie) Mordhorst-Franek, beloved Grandchildren, McKenzie and Donnie Rehak; Athena and Jaxon Kaus; Clayton (Kylee) Mordhorst, Justin, Jace, and Tanner Mordhorst; Kodee, Tyler, and Levi Bennett; Braxton and Lander Franek and soon to be born Grandson Avery James Kaus, and one Great Grandchild, Nephew- Sam (Tara) Sells, Niece- Staci (Kaleb) Cluff and his beloved Aunt Margaret Whitworth. Jim was preceded in death by his Parents -Albert and Alice Kaus, a Brother -Tom Kaus and his In-Laws-Tom and Doris Hubbard. Memorials may be made to your favorite Payette County 4-H group or FFA, c/o Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, Id. 83661. Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, July 27th, 2020 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel Address: 112 N. 9th St. Payette, Idaho 83661 Service When: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 11:00am Location: Park View Cemetery Address: 3600 Highway 30 W New Plymouth, Idaho 83655 Interment Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 | 11:00pm When: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 11:00pm Location: Park View Cemetery Address: Address: Not Available � Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send � Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: : Send Email Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of James Kaus May 3, 1955 - July 21, 2020 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book