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Don Albert James

Birth	:	17 Feb 1927 Brush, Morgan County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	11 Jun 2006 Custer, Custer County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Malvern Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.2750000, -80.5583330
Plot	:	Section 18 Lot 35 Grave 5Ba
Description	:	Don Albert James (79) passed away Sunday, June 11 at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center with his loving family at his bedside. Don was born February 17, 1927 in Brush, Colorado to Vern and Elsie (Allen) James. He grew up on the family farm with one brother (Vernon) and three sisters (Betty, Patti and Virginia) during the dust bowl years of the Depression. After struggling for many years the family moved to northern Minnesota to start a new life. Don attended elementary school in Baudette and agricultural high school in Crookston, MN. Before graduating from high school,... Read More	Don Albert James (79) passed away Sunday, June 11 at the Custer Regional Senior Care Center with his loving family at his bedside. Don was born February 17, 1927 in Brush, Colorado to Vern and Elsie (Allen) James. He grew up on the family farm with one brother (Vernon) and three sisters (Betty, Patti and Virginia) during the dust bowl years of the Depression. After struggling for many years the family moved to northern Minnesota to start a new life. Don attended elementary school in Baudette and agricultural high school in Crookston, MN. Before graduating from high school, Don enlisted in the Navy during the last years of WWII. Don was stationed in Bremerton, WA and repaired Navy combat aircraft. Don was discharged from the Navy on July 18, 1946 and then returned home. After doing odd jobs for several years in the Baudette area, Don attended technical college in Kansas City, MO and received a diploma in electrical and refrigeration systems in 1952. Don followed his sister Betty to the Black Hills and started employment with Homestake in 1952. He worked in the electrical department and Kirk Power Plant for 16 years before starting his own electrical contracting business in 1968. Don's Electric was responsible for wiring many residences, cabins and businesses in the Lawrence County area over three decades. Don helped build the first chair lift at Terry Peak in the early 1950's and continued doing their electrical work after starting out on his own. Don obtained his GED in 1972. Don enjoyed working with his two sons, Rod and Stan, wife Betty and loyal friend Monty Westphal. Don sold his business and retired in 1996. Don met the love of his life, Betty Jean Dryer, shortly after moving to the area. They were married on September 13, 1953 at the Lead Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister. Grateful for having had shared his life, love and encouragement are his wife of 52 years, Betty; his sons Rod James (Waltraud Brogren), Apple Valley, MN and Stan (Debbie) James, Spearfish; his two daughters Donna (Steve) Whiton, Deadwood and Nancy Benfit (Allan Pfarr), Spearfish; one brother Vernon (Julie) James, Baudette, MN; three sisters Betty (Pat) Ellis, Pueblo, CO, Patti (Clarence) Carlson, Hibbing, MN and Virginia (Chet) Pasco, Tucson, AZ; six grandchildren, Bridget Whiton, Lead, Scott James, Chandler, AZ, Amber Whiton, Deadwood, Eric James, Spearfish, Adam Whiton, Deadwood and Nick James, Spearfish; one great-grandchild Kemper Whiton, Deadwood; one godson Jacob Pinske, Alaska; and many nieces and nephews. Don was active in the Masonic Temple and served as Worshipful Master. Don's other interest and hobbies included taking many motorcycle and car trips with his wife and close friends Joe and Marci Mack, martial arts (black-shirt Gung Fu, green-belt Ju Jitsu), running, hunting, archery, camping, model trains, working on his bobcat and playing cards with close friends Steve and Rayetta Ziebell. Don was a true health nut and would do hand-stands and push-ups at the drop of a hat way into his 60's. Don is a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, South Dakota Electrical Council, Naja Shriners, Eastern Star, Dakota Commandery #1, and Royal Arch Masons. Don's ashes will be interned at the Mountain Lawn Cemetery outside of Lead. Friends and family may also leave condolences and sign the guest book at www.aldingerfuneralhome.com.

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Don Albert James's memorial is located at: Malvern Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Camden, Kershaw County, USA.
When did Don Albert James death?
Don Albert James death on 11 Jun 2006 in Custer, Custer County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 34.2750000
Longitude: -80.5583330

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