Leonard James "Jim" Meston, age 72 of North Platte and formerly of Broken Bow passed away January 30, 2018 at Linden Court. He was born November 30, 1945 at Broken Bow, NE to Adrian D. "Bud" and Louanna Belle (Thompson) Meston. Jim attended Broken Bow High School and lived most of his life in the Broken Bow area. He worked for the city of Broken Bow, IBP, and most recently for Sapp Brothers. He was united in marriage to Sharron Petersen on July 26, 1994 and they moved to North Platte in 2012. Jim enjoyed auto detailing, and watching the Nebraska and Oklahoma football rivalry. Survivors include his wife, Sharron, daughter, Stephanie (Dave) Anderson, grandchildren, Ashley (Kyle) Wolfe, Jordan (fiancé Tabatha) Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Jalissa, Brooke, Jimmy Jr., Madison, and Nevaeh Meston, great-grandchildren, Brylee Rose Meston and Ryker Wolfe, step-children, Michael (Mary) Petersen, Robert (Lori) Petersen, Scott (Sarah) Petersen, Calvin Petersen, and Michael Oliver, brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Meston, sister, Linda (Raymond) Baxter, his beloved dog, Max, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jimmy D. Meston, siblings, Betty (Bob) Liles, Laura Belle Ferguson, Edna Mae Brooks, Ada Lou Naylor, and Bud Lee Meston. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Harvest Christian Fellowship. Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be at a later date in Broken Bow. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9:00 am to 5pm Thursday and Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements. A memorial has been established in his memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial