James O. Salsman, 80, of Bokoshe, passed away Friday, May 7, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born May 20, 1923 at Senneca, N.M. He was an auto mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and lived in Bokoshe for approximately 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett O. and Elva Jane (Rinker) Salsman; one sister; and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife Iva Salsman of the home; one daughter, Linda Golleher of Hobbs, N.M.; one son, Jim Salsman of Panama; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Sybil Laverne Powell of Davis, Calif.; two brothers, Fred Salsman of Arizona and John Salsman of California; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Barry Ammons officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Pallbearers will be Danny Golleher, Mark Golleher, Jim Salsman, Beau Salsman, Barry Ammons and Mike Tolman.

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