James "Jim" Frank Setter

James (Jim) Frank Setter, 96 of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away, Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Jim was born October 12, 1919 to Christopher B Setter & Bertha M Miller in Richmond, Kansas. Oh what a life he led! From the wheat fields of Kansas to the mountains of Alaska, Jim was always interested in the grand adventure of life. Jim, at the age of 22, joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Fletcher in the south pacific during World War II. Jim found his passion in the Navy and made a career working with thermal power (steam). When the war ended Jim made his way to Alaska to begin a job on Elmendorf Air Force Base Power Plant. Jim managed the base utilities systems for more than 27 years, and played a key role in getting heat and power back online quickly after a magnitude 9.2 earth quake devastated many parts of Alaska in 1964. Jim retired and moved his family to Fayetteville in 1975. He purchased a ten acre farm where he enjoyed raising cattle, growing tomatoes and a huge garden. After a few years of "farming" Jim had an opportunity to work as the Washington County Elections Commissioner, running the county elections, which he did for over seven years. Jim loved the outdoors and living in Alaska. He enjoyed fishing for salmon and camping. He was known to pull over along the highway and climb a hill simply for the pleasure of the view from the top. He was a lifelong member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks progressing to the rank of Exalted Ruler. Jim was a member of the Fayetteville Noon Lions, and during the holidays could always be found selling Christmas trees. In 1949, Jim met his kindred adventurous spirit, Charlotte Ross, and they were married in January 1950. Jim is survived by his wife of 66 years, Charlotte Setter; one son, Ross Setter (Teresa), two daughters, Patricia Nelson (Steve) and Karen Percival; eight grandchildren, Shawn Burke (Tina) , Zacarey Nelson (Teisha Simmons), Ryan Burkevich (Rachel Culp), Emilie Nelson (Greg Conway), Jenna Degerlund (Micah), Matthew, Luke Nelson (Kelsey) & Savannah Setter and five great-grandchildren, Tassy Nelson, Julian, Elliott & Nolan Burke; Henrietta Culp & Kayden Nelson. Burial with military honors will be held at the Fayetteville National Cemetery 1 p.m. Monday June 27, 2016. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Chapel. Jim was many, many things in his life, older brother to five siblings, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, devoted dog lover/owner, nothing made Jim happier than a dog and a grandchild going for a ride in his pickup truck. He had a strong aversion to boys wearing their hair long, and offered to pay for his son, sons-in-law, and grandsons haircuts whenever he felt they were getting a bit shaggy. He was great with technology, surprising one of his granddaughters with a Facebook friend invitation several years after celebrating his 90th birthday. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Memorials can be made to the United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 123, Washington, DC 20004-2608. To place an online tribute visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.