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James A. “Jim” Kennedy

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Birth	:	5 Dec 1930 Beresford, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 2012 Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Brooklyn Cemetery, Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0984306, -96.8213425
Description	:	James A. "Jim" Kennedy was born December 5, 1930 near Beresford, SD to parents Ray and Alice (Norling) Kennedy. He went to Heaven on November 4, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 29 days. Jim attended Brooklyn elementary school and graduated from Beresford High School in 1948. He worked road construction before joining the Air Force and serving in the Korean Conflict in the Special Weapon's Division. He married Grace Kylling. To this union five children were born. After completing his time in the service, Jim began his career... Read More	James A. "Jim" Kennedy was born December 5, 1930 near Beresford, SD to parents Ray and Alice (Norling) Kennedy. He went to Heaven on November 4, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 29 days. Jim attended Brooklyn elementary school and graduated from Beresford High School in 1948. He worked road construction before joining the Air Force and serving in the Korean Conflict in the Special Weapon's Division. He married Grace Kylling. To this union five children were born. After completing his time in the service, Jim began his career as a farmer which he did until his retirement at the age of 80. One of the greatest joys of his life was training and showing Clydesdale horses, many of which were sold to Budweiser-Anheuser Busch. In 1989, Jim married Lila "Lu" Graverson. The couple continued to farm, attend fairs and horse competitions throughout the United States and Canada. In recent years, they enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Arizona and Mississippi. Those thankful for sharing his life are his wife Lila "Lu"; their children Ann(Val), Minneapolis, MN, Jane (Lee), Beresford, Kim (Elaine), Woodland, CA, Lee (Gerry), Worland, WY, Steve (Diane), Sioux Falls, Dick, Myrtle Beach, SC and Lori (Wayne), Sioux Falls, SD; 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, his brother Bill (Helen), Martin, SD; and many other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, a sister in infancy, a grandson in infancy, and the mother of his children, Grace. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 8th, from 5:30 PM to 8PM with a memorial service at 7PM at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church, rural Beresford. A burial of cremated remains will be held at a later date.

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Where is James A. “Jim” Kennedy's memorial?
James A. “Jim” Kennedy's memorial is located at: Brooklyn Cemetery, Beresford, Lincoln County, USA.
When did James A. “Jim” Kennedy death?
James A. “Jim” Kennedy death on 4 Nov 2012 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James A. “Jim” Kennedy's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0984306
Longitude: -96.8213425

Family Members:

Parent

Raymond Albert Kennedy

(1903 - 2004)

Alice L Marie Norling Kennedy

(1906 - 1992)

Spouse

Siblings

Raymond Dale Kennedy

(1925 - 2010)

Alice Joyce Kennedy

(1926 - 1927)

Glen Curtis Kennedy

(1927 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brooklyn Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0984306, -96.8213425

2. Bonine Cemetery
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3. Larsen Cemetery
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5. Bethesda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0898400, -96.7542000

6. Hovde Cemetery
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7. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7549973

8. Beresford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7533035

9. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0698280, -96.7529907

10. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

11. Beresford Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0695763, -96.7517853

12. Nazareth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

13. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

14. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1410141, -96.7331619

15. Komstad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

16. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0108000, -96.8452300

17. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

18. Mount Zion Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1716995, -96.9105988

19. Gothland Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

20. Riverview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1333008, -96.9567032

21. Tuntland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

22. Riverside-Barton Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0402985, -96.9725037

23. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

24. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787